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MA13 BZR

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 BZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,283 miles

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,859 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2023 78,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 78,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,932 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,295 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,650 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,239 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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MA13 BZR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 MA13 BZR, 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 MA13 BZR registered?

MA13 BZR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is MA13 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA13 BZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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