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L40 TMW

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,292 mi
Last recorded43,292 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 TMW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 41,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 39,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs wear lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackingto tyre,worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both number plate lights have no covers on them

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 32,257 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,127 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,423 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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L40 TMW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 L40 TMW, 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 L40 TMW registered?

L40 TMW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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