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BV63 DLF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,386 mi
Last recorded112,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 DLF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 112,386 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 112,356 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 102,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 102,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 93,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,391 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,703 miles

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 DLF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV63 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

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

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