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L16 TLW

2023 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,692 mi
Last recorded33,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 TLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 33,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 17,959 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 20,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 11,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2022 2,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,889 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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L16 TLW is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 TLW, 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 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L16 TLW?

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What year was L16 TLW registered?

L16 TLW is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2023.

Is L16 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 TLW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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