2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · ML13 FMM
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 75,117 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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ML13 FMM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
- 75,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML13 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (ML13 FMM) between December 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
ML13 FMM Mileage History
- 13/12/202160,747 mi
- 17/03/202375,100 mi+14,353 mi
- 24/03/202375,117 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 11,258 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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