2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SP13 XPC
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 111,802 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP13 XPC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 111,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP13 XPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (SP13 XPC) between April 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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 (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SP13 XPC Mileage History
- 11/04/201614,377 mi
- 10/04/201719,151 mi+4,774 mi
- 16/04/201826,829 mi+7,678 mi
- 16/04/201935,597 mi+8,768 mi
- 30/10/202047,678 mi+12,081 mi
- 11/11/202156,761 mi+9,083 mi
- 11/11/202266,658 mi+9,897 mi
- 16/11/202266,695 mi+37 mi
- 15/11/202379,221 mi+12,526 mi
- 15/11/202379,223 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/202489,820 mi+10,597 mi
- 14/10/202491,717 mi+1,897 mi
- 13/10/2025102,296 mi+10,579 mi
- 12/10/2026111,802 mi+9,506 mi
Average of roughly 9,277 miles per year across 14 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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