2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AC54 PKC

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 126,888 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 24 June 2022 at 113,237 miles, reversed four days later on 28 June 2022 at 113,238 miles with no defects listed, indicating either a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 9,761 across the vehicle's thirteen years, a typical figure for this age of SUV. The records show steady accumulation: 118,682 miles in July 2023, 122,506 in July 2024, and 126,888 in June 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean advisory columns across all tests suggest the previous owner kept on top of consumables and avoided presenting the car with worn tyres, corroded structures, or failing emissions. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is now past 126,000 miles. The MOT history shows no flagged corrosion or structural concerns, but testers only record visible defects at the time. The 2022 failure with no defects recorded warrants a check of the DVSA reason code, as some failures stem from lighting or documentation issues rather than roadworthiness. Given the consistent pass pattern and ordinary mileage, the Sportage shows no evidence of neglected upkeep or recurring mechanical trends. The absence of advisories across four years implies disciplined servicing, though high-mileage Kia diesel units demand scrutiny of the timing chain and turbo oil feed that MOT tests do not cover.