2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · BN13 TFA
2013 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 126,413 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN13 TFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 126,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN13 TFA 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 (BN13 TFA) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
BN13 TFA Mileage History
- 22/08/202289,996 mi
- 05/09/202398,163 mi+8,167 mi
- 02/09/2024106,630 mi+8,467 mi
- 26/08/2025116,648 mi+10,018 mi
- 07/09/2026126,413 mi+9,765 mi
Average of roughly 9,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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