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R33 BRC

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,933 mi
Last recorded53,933 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 BRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,933 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 13,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 12,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,672 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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R33 BRC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R33 BRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R33 BRC registered?

R33 BRC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is R33 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 BRC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R33 BRC have outstanding finance?

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