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MK13 BKJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 94,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 91,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 40,112 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 40,107 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,827 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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MK13 BKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK13 BKJ, 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 MK13 BKJ registered?

MK13 BKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is MK13 BKJ safe to buy?

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