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BV13 PBU

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 PBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,965 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 45,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 44,102 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,224 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 24,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 20,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 15,695 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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BV13 PBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV13 PBU registered?

BV13 PBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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