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LS13 BZM

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 BZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm - rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm - rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,152 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 29,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 12 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,688 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,817 miles

minor cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

minor stone chips f/screen

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,159 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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LS13 BZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LS13 BZM, 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 LS13 BZM registered?

LS13 BZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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