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SO62 BZD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,461 mi
Last recorded202,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 BZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 202,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 185,206 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 185,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,196 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 166,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,837 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,169 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge and cracked no cords visible

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,874 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SO62 BZD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO62 BZD, 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 SO62 BZD registered?

SO62 BZD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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