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N7 TME

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 TME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 99,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,963 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2022 73,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and nail in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and nail in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,331 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,562 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes through wheels

Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes through wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,200 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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N7 TME is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N7 TME, 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 N7 TME registered?

N7 TME is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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