2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · BJ13 VSC
2013 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2013. Recorded mileage 84,215 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BJ13 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 84,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BJ13 VSC Mileage History
- 02/05/202566,955 mi
- 02/05/202566,955 mi
- 23/06/202567,282 mi+327 mi
- 24/06/202684,215 mi+16,933 mi
- 24/06/202684,215 mi
Average of roughly 15,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ13 VSC 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 (BJ13 VSC) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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