2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RF13 JBV
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 132,689 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF13 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 132,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF13 JBV 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 (RF13 JBV) between October 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))”.
RF13 JBV Mileage History
- 10/10/2024111,832 mi
- 16/06/2025114,019 mi+2,187 mi
- 16/06/2025114,019 mi
- 11/06/2026132,686 mi+18,667 mi
- 12/06/2026132,689 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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