2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SD13 JWW
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 119,846 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD13 JWW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 119,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD13 JWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (SD13 JWW) between February 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
SD13 JWW Mileage History
- 02/02/201624,128 mi
- 17/02/201731,410 mi+7,282 mi
- 19/02/201838,939 mi+7,529 mi
- 19/02/201838,939 mi
- 01/07/201947,850 mi+8,911 mi
- 01/07/201947,850 mi
- 05/01/202155,408 mi+7,558 mi
- 05/01/202155,408 mi
- 04/11/202164,333 mi+8,925 mi
- 31/10/202283,833 mi+19,500 mi
- 17/07/202395,501 mi+11,668 mi
- 30/09/2024103,806 mi+8,305 mi
- 24/09/2025112,269 mi+8,463 mi
- 24/09/2025112,274 mi+5 mi
- 24/09/2026119,842 mi+7,568 mi
- 24/09/2026119,846 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,994 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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