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MK13 BUJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,662 mi
Last recorded6,662 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 6,662 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2026 6,662 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 4,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 1,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,884 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation beam paten not affected

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,558 miles

n/s head lamp condensated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,440 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,879 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,226 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,346 miles

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge and starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge near limit

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,666 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 BUJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MK13 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

MK13 BUJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is MK13 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 BUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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