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L121 TAD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 TAD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,142 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,044 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 60,579 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 53,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 45,746 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2020 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2019 36,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,514 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,253 miles

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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L121 TAD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L121 TAD, 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 L121 TAD registered?

L121 TAD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is L121 TAD safe to buy?

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