2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FN63 FRZ

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 82,041 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or failures appear in the history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the recorded test cycle. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical expectations for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 59,456 miles at the 21 September 2021 test, rising to 64,566 by 30 September 2022, 70,494 by 12 September 2023, 77,280 by 11 September 2024, and 82,041 by August 2025. This equates to roughly 5,500 to 6,300 miles per year with no abrupt accumulation or standing gaps. The clean sheet across all entries suggests previous keepers addressed consumable and mechanical items before each test rather than letting faults register as advisories. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition, as these components degrade with age even without MOT flags. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural concerns is favourable, though DVSA testers only assess visible condition on the day. Given the sparse but consistently clear history, focus physical checks on underbody rust, tyre sidewall cracking from low annual use, and binding calipers from intermittent operation. The record implies disciplined upkeep, but age-related wear on dampers and exhaust emissions systems warrants verification before purchase.