2013 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SO13 DFJ
2013 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 124,666 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO13 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 124,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO13 DFJ 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 (SO13 DFJ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SO13 DFJ Mileage History
- 04/01/202496,890 mi
- 08/01/2025109,764 mi+12,874 mi
- 09/01/2025109,764 mi
- 03/02/2026124,666 mi+14,902 mi
- 04/02/2026124,666 mi
Average of roughly 13,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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