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RV63 BGU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 BGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 126,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 126,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 119,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Fail 27 Feb 2025 119,383 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,562 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 76,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,592 miles

rear brake pads appear low - advice inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2016 20,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads appear low - advice inspection

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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RV63 BGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV63 BGU, 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 RV63 BGU registered?

RV63 BGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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