2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FX63 SLU
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 91,242 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX63 SLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 91,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX63 SLU 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 (FX63 SLU) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FX63 SLU Mileage History
- 10/12/202474,802 mi
- 10/12/202474,802 mi
- 24/12/202586,570 mi+11,768 mi
- 30/12/202586,629 mi+59 mi
- 05/05/202691,242 mi+4,613 mi
Average of roughly 11,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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