Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 580 vehicles, the 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Sportage 2 CRDI (2013)

580 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI

CarHunch analysed 580 real MOT records for the 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI falls slightly below the UK average on first-time MOT pass rate at 75.4% versus 80%, suggesting this generation has modest reliability headwinds. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and advisories are virtually non-existent, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.

At 89,000 miles median, these vehicles are carrying typical mileage for a ten-year-old diesel, and the average of 1.0 failures per test indicates wear-and-tear issues rather than systemic design problems. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection to catch that one likely failure point—usually suspension, exhaust, or fluid leaks—before you commit.

The 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (84.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

84.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 5.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

89k

Middle half: 72k–104k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 580 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI

Based on MOT data from 580 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	568	84.2%	1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,381 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 36.9%

509

Black 24.8%

342

Blue 14.8%

204

Silver 14.1%

195

Brown 9.5%

131

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

89,478

typical

71,597

low mileage

103,937

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI vehicles fall between 71,597 and 103,937 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 71,597 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 71,597–103,937 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 140,314 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Kia Sportage 2 CRDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 411 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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