2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FP13 RXH

The 2013 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 10 April 2026 at 87,424 miles. The maintenance trend reads stable across the recent record, with the two most recent annual tests showing no defects and no advisories. Prior to that, the vehicle logged two consecutive fails in August 2024 and August 2025, both at 76,418 and 84,294 miles respectively, yet the testers recorded no defects on either occasion, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 87,424 miles against roughly thirteen years of use, equating to about 6,725 miles per year. This sits within typical bounds for the age. The gap between the 22 August 2024 test at 76,422 miles and the 5 September 2025 pass at 84,587 miles covers only 8,165 miles, a modest annual rate. The short interval between the 16 August 2024 fail and the 22 August 2024 pass, just six days and four miles apart, suggests the owner corrected a non-mechanical issue promptly. Likewise, the 26 August 2025 fail preceded a 5 September 2025 pass at 84,587 miles with no defects logged. Given the absence of recorded advisories on braking components, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the DVSA data alone reveals no worsening wear pattern. The clean April 2026 result implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake disc condition, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not capture incipient rust or worn consumables outside test thresholds. Verify the vehicle's service history independently and confirm the reason for the two zero-defect fails, since the record does not specify them. The low annual mileage means prolonged standing may have occurred, raising the risk of perished rubber components or seized calipers not visible in the MOT trail.