2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · MJ63 DYW
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 137,278 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ63 DYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 137,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ63 DYW 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 (MJ63 DYW) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MJ63 DYW Mileage History
- 08/11/2023117,760 mi
- 02/10/2024124,387 mi+6,627 mi
- 17/09/2025129,887 mi+5,500 mi
- 29/09/2026137,278 mi+7,391 mi
- 30/09/2026137,278 mi
Average of roughly 6,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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