2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CU13 UTA

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 26 April 2025 at 76,328 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations show the same outcome, indicating no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. The vehicle cleared its 9 August 2023 test at 69,323 miles and the 3 August 2022 test at 64,164 miles, both with no advisories. Mileage sits low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle at 76,328 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,871 miles per year. The gap between the August 2022 test at 64,164 miles and the August 2023 test at 69,323 miles shows only 5,159 miles covered, with a further 4,754 miles to July 2024 at 74,077 miles. A duplicate entry on 31 July 2024 shows both a fail and pass at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record implies light use and consistent basic maintenance by previous keepers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual use, as standing periods can accelerate corrosion unseen by MOT tests. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for rust, particularly around subframes and sill sections. The absence of advisories across five years does not exempt the Sportage from age-related wear on consumables such as tyres and wiper blades, which the buyer must verify independently.