2013 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SW03 SAM
2013 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 128,156 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 128,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW03 SAM Mileage History
- 25/07/2024114,576 mi
- 26/07/2024114,579 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2025121,272 mi+6,693 mi
- 25/07/2025121,274 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2026128,156 mi+6,882 mi
Average of roughly 6,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 SAM 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 (SW03 SAM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not spraying on the light unit (4.1.6 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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