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L31 TLM

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,198 mi
Last recorded106,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 TLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 106,198 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 106,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,744 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 88,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,320 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 9 May 2019 63,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,097 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,029 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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L31 TLM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L31 TLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L31 TLM registered?

L31 TLM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is L31 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 TLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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