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MW13 BFN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,250 mi
Last recorded78,250 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 BFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

windscreen wash jets provide just enough to clear screen - attention required

Pass 6 Jun 2025 75,872 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S BOTTOM ARMS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S BOTTOM ARMS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,734 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 72,732 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside brake rear back plate missing part of the brake shoe assembly

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,066 miles

Offside park brake efficiency only just met . adjustment/repair maybe required

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

Pass 25 May 2022 66,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 66,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres on 3mm

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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MW13 BFN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MW13 BFN, 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 MW13 BFN registered?

MW13 BFN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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