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FG13 BYL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 BYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,784 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,730 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 70,730 miles

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorating in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 36,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,363 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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FG13 BYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 FG13 BYL, 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 FG13 BYL registered?

FG13 BYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FG13 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 BYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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