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L121 TOO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 64,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,518 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,323 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 235/55/r18-100h

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,169 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,513 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 TOO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TOO, 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 TOO registered?

L121 TOO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is L121 TOO safe to buy?

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