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K7 TMT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,475 mi
Last recorded86,475 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 TMT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,475 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Jul 2025 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,247 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,818 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,785 miles

2x front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

2x rear tyre treads unevenly worn

all brakediscs worn low

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2x front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

2x rear tyre treads unevenly worn

all brakediscs worn low

o/s track rod end dust boot starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 26,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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K7 TMT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 TMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K7 TMT registered?

K7 TMT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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