2013 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DA13 RHU

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 18 September 2025 at 109,433 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no outstanding advisories or mechanical faults across the last three annual test cycles. The vehicle cleared its most recent examination cleanly after a failed attempt the day prior, though that 17 September 2025 failure at 109,431 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,400 miles per year against the recorded 109,433 miles. The history shows steady annual use: 99,986 miles at the September 2023 test, 104,257 at September 2024, and 109,433 by September 2025. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the record. The clean test outcomes across this period suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural wear within test limits, though the sparse advisory data limits deeper insight into component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The twin failures on 11 September 2024 and 17 September 2025 with no defects logged point to non-mechanical test issues, not skipped upkeep, but the absence of recorded corrosion or exhaust emissions concerns offers no guarantee against latent structural rust beneath sills or subframes. Prior to purchase, verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with DVSA and confirm service history covers timing belt and drivetrain intervals. The Sportage shows no worsening fault pattern in the official record, yet at 109,433 miles a physical appraisal of underbody integrity remains prudent.