2013 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi 1.7L Heavy oil · WN13 AAJ

The most recent MOT, carried out on 16 December 2025, was passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the statutory safety and emissions criteria at that date. Over the previous five‑year period the majority of tests have also been passes, with only a single administrative failure in July 2024 that did not generate any defect items. The presence of advisories in the February 2023 test – notably tyre damage, a nail in a rear tyre, a deteriorated track‑rod‑end dust cover and a minor front‑exhaust leak – shows that wear items have been identified but have not yet escalated to outright failures. Overall the maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle remaining road‑worthy but showing the expected age‑related wear that requires attention. At 162 455 miles the 2013 Kia Sportage has accumulated roughly 12 500 miles per annum, a usage rate that is above average for a vehicle of its age. This higher mileage suggests that major wear items such as engine oil, transmission fluid, clutch components (if a manual), and the timing chain or belt will have been subjected to considerable service intervals. The mileage also implies that consumables – brake pads, discs, suspension bushings and tyre tread – are likely approaching the end of their service lives, and that any periods of low mileage or prolonged storage would have been interspersed with periods of intensive use, potentially accelerating component fatigue. Prospective buyers should give particular focus to the tyre condition. The off‑side front tyre was flagged for cracking or perishing, a symptom of age‑related rubber degradation that can lead to sudden failure; inspect the sidewalls for dry rot, bulges or cuts, and verify that the tread depth meets the legal minimum of 1.6 mm across the width. The near‑side rear tyre contains a nail; confirm that the puncture has been professionally repaired or that the tyre has been replaced, and listen for any low‑frequency thumping while cruising that could indicate a loose plug. The track‑rod‑end dust cover damage, while not a direct safety defect, can allow moisture ingress and accelerate wear of the ball‑joint bearings; check for any play in the front steering knuckles and listen for clunking when turning the wheel at low speed. The minor front‑exhaust leak should be examined for soot or carbon buildup around the joint and for any hissing noise at idle, as exhaust leaks can affect emissions readings and may indicate a failing gasket that could later develop into a more serious fault. Beyond the recorded advisories, a comprehensive inspection should address age‑related items. Verify the condition of the suspension – inspect coil‑spring mounts, shock absorbers and bushings for cracks, oil leakage or excessive play, and watch for any uneven tyre wear that would betray worn components. Examine the brake system for disc corrosion, especially on the rear discs which can become rust‑covered after periods of inactivity, and test for pedal pulsation or a spongy feel that would suggest worn pads or fluid contamination. Check the 12 V battery for electrolyte level (if serviceable) and perform a load test, as batteries over ten years often lose capacity. Finally, confirm that the service history reflects timely oil, filter and coolant changes in line with Kia’s recommended intervals, and that any time‑based fluids such as brake fluid and gearbox oil have been replaced at the appropriate intervals, since fluid degradation can occur even when mileage is modest.