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J70 BSA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,814 mi
Last recorded110,814 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 BSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,814 miles

Windscreen has a couple of small chips

Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,288 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,516 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal quite hard servo is working !

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,402 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 49,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,433 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2022 40,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 36,792 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 36,792 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,027 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,162 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 18,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,047 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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J70 BSA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J70 BSA, 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 J70 BSA registered?

J70 BSA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is J70 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 BSA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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