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BV13 VVJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,358 mi
Last recorded197,358 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 197,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 178,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 178,835 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 164,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 151,689 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 151,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer tyre worn from edges

Offside Front Inner and outer tyre worn from edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VVJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 VVJ registered?

BV13 VVJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is BV13 VVJ safe to buy?

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