2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · ML13 MFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in preventative care and structural integrity. The most recent test in May 2025 at 98,479 miles revealed a high volume of advisories across the braking system, suspension, and tyres. While the vehicle passed, the presence of thin brake pads on all four wheels, corroded coil springs, and sub-frame corrosion indicates thaticing replacement is being deferred until the point of inspection failure. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2021 at 89,517 miles and February 2023 at 97,329 miles, during which the car covered over 8,000 miles. However, the rapid accumulation of 1,150 miles between the February 2023 failure and the subsequent pass just days later coincides with the onset of the mechanical issues observed in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame, as the 2025 test flagged corrosion that is not yet structurally weakening but represents a long-term risk for this model. The front suspension also requires close attention given the fractured offside coil spring recorded in early 2023 and subsequent corrosion noted in 2025. Furthermore, the braking system is due for an overhaul as all pads were flagged as thin across multiple tests, and the nearside and offside front tyres are currently at the legal limit with uneven wear, suggesting potential alignment issues.