2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FN13 UAU
2013 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 92,434 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN13 UAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 92,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN13 UAU 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 (FN13 UAU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ”.
FN13 UAU Mileage History
- 17/09/202489,384 mi
- 15/09/202590,579 mi+1,195 mi
- 15/09/202590,579 mi
- 07/09/202692,434 mi+1,855 mi
- 08/09/202692,434 mi
Average of roughly 1,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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