2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BK13 TGZ
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2013. Recorded mileage 98,526 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK13 TGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 98,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK13 TGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (BK13 TGZ) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BK13 TGZ Mileage History
- 16/06/202384,586 mi
- 19/06/202384,591 mi+5 mi
- 27/06/202493,727 mi+9,136 mi
- 21/07/202598,490 mi+4,763 mi
- 25/07/202598,526 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 6,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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