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T121 TSC

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 TSC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 88,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,099 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,092 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,143 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 36,469 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,505 miles

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

Front both wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 23,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 15,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,374 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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T121 TSC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T121 TSC, 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 T121 TSC registered?

T121 TSC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is T121 TSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 TSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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