2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SW13 RHO
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 87,942 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW13 RHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 87,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW13 RHO Mileage History
- 23/03/202482,075 mi
- 22/03/202587,585 mi+5,510 mi
- 28/03/202587,599 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/202587,942 mi+343 mi
- 12/09/202587,942 mi
Average of roughly 3,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW13 RHO 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 (SW13 RHO) between March 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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