2013 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FR13 JXD
2013 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 103,708 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR13 JXD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 103,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR13 JXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (FR13 JXD) between February 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FR13 JXD Mileage History
- 18/02/201631,425 mi
- 28/02/201738,712 mi+7,287 mi
- 27/02/201846,493 mi+7,781 mi
- 31/01/201955,963 mi+9,470 mi
- 28/02/202064,801 mi+8,838 mi
- 02/03/202064,821 mi+20 mi
- 12/03/202171,159 mi+6,338 mi
- 15/10/202172,569 mi+1,410 mi
- 07/10/202280,532 mi+7,963 mi
- 07/11/202388,669 mi+8,137 mi
- 14/11/202496,773 mi+8,104 mi
- 26/11/202496,774 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2026103,708 mi+6,934 mi
- 13/01/2026103,708 mi
Average of roughly 7,300 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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