2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CL61 MCL
2013 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 135,318 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL61 MCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 135,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL61 MCL 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 (CL61 MCL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CL61 MCL Mileage History
- 16/11/2023121,043 mi
- 17/11/2023121,043 mi
- 14/11/2024129,601 mi+8,558 mi
- 15/11/2024129,601 mi
- 12/11/2025135,318 mi+5,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,173 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: Good
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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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