2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · GU13 XNH

The latest MOT on 15 August 2025 records a pass at 59,431 miles after the near‑side front hydraulic brake caliper leak and ineffective front windscreen wiper were rectified on the same day; the vehicle is therefore roadworthy at the time of testing. Earlier tests show only minor issues – an oil leak noted in August 2024 and thin front and rear brake pads the same year – suggesting a generally stable maintenance pattern with no progressive deterioration evident. With 59,431 miles logged over thirteen years the average annual mileage is roughly 4,600 miles, well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage has risen incrementally each year: 56,366 miles in August 2022, 57,563 miles in August 2023, 58,202 miles in August 2024 and just over 59,400 miles in August 2025. No sudden spikes or prolonged gaps appear in the record, indicating consistent, light‑to‑moderate use rather than periods of heavy loading or extensive idling. A prospective buyer should verify that the brake system remains leak‑free and that pad thickness is within safe limits, given the 2024 note on thin pads and the earlier caliper leak. The front windscreen wiper should be inspected for proper clearance and operation to ensure the defect has been fully resolved. A visual check for any persistent oil seepage around the engine bay, along with a survey of suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, will confirm that the minor defects observed in prior tests have not developed into structural concerns. A thorough examination of the under‑carriage for corrosion will complete the assessment.