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T555 SMC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 SMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,063 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 74,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,200 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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T555 SMC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T555 SMC, 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

How do I check the history of T555 SMC?

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What year was T555 SMC registered?

T555 SMC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is T555 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 SMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T555 SMC have outstanding finance?

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