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A2 BCR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,133 mi
Last recorded174,133 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BCR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 174,133 miles

front brake pads worn / wearing

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2025 160,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 145,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 145,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,487 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 133,487 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,319 miles

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,059 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,309 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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A2 BCR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A2 BCR, 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 A2 BCR registered?

A2 BCR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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