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BV63 DGZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 131,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,362 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 19 Feb 2025 125,357 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,514 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2024 113,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,571 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,179 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,732 miles

Offside Front cornering bulb inop

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 3 Feb 2020 71,732 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front cornering bulb inop

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,207 miles

Offside windscreen wiper torn.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 32,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads appear low.

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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BV63 DGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV63 DGZ, 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 BV63 DGZ registered?

BV63 DGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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