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FG13 BYZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSF HL CONDENSATION,,P3,,...................

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 108,187 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSF HL CONDENSATION,,P3,,...................

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 99,311 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,788 miles

Nearside 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))

suspension components corroded all around

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,139 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,209 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 BYZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG13 BYZ, 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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FG13 BYZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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