2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AF63 HVE

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 May 2025 at 102,053 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 24 May 2024 at 93,985 miles shows no outstanding advisories. The single failure logged on 24 May 2024 at the same mileage and test centre carries no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or process rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 102,053 against a 13-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,850 miles per year and matching typical use for this age of vehicle. The records show steady annual accumulation: 81,319 miles in October 2022, 87,582 by October 2023, then 93,985 in May 2024 and 102,053 by May 2025. No long dormant periods or abrupt mileage spikes appear. The DVSA history is sparse but clean, with no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission concerns ever raised across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the test regime's limited scope on hidden rust. The absence of advisories on coil springs, binding calipers, or tyre tread wear across the record implies previous owners kept basic consumables in order, yet MOT passes with no defects do not certify component life remaining. Verify service history matches the odometer and confirm brake friction material, suspension bushes, and exhaust condition during a pre-purchase check. The clean test sequence suggests disciplined upkeep, but at 102,053 miles the Sportage is entering the age where drivetrain and chassis wear becomes material rather than cosmetic.