2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · X777 AAJ
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 80,206 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X777 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 80,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X777 AAJ 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 (X777 AAJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
X777 AAJ Mileage History
- 19/10/202373,738 mi
- 29/10/202476,906 mi+3,168 mi
- 29/10/202476,906 mi
- 30/10/202580,206 mi+3,300 mi
- 31/10/202580,206 mi
Average of roughly 3,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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