2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · ML13 NVJ
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 121,161 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML13 NVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 121,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML13 NVJ 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 (ML13 NVJ) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ML13 NVJ Mileage History
- 27/06/2024102,613 mi
- 03/07/2025112,820 mi+10,207 mi
- 10/07/2025112,832 mi+12 mi
- 03/07/2026121,138 mi+8,306 mi
- 09/07/2026121,161 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 9,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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