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M301 TNT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 TNT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2025 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 104,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,239 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 33,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55 r18 100h hancook (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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M301 TNT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M301 TNT, 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 M301 TNT registered?

M301 TNT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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