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T888 LER

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 LER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 87,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 72,453 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 66,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,600 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 61,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,391 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play from upper attachment

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,460 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,564 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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T888 LER is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 T888 LER, 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 T888 LER registered?

T888 LER is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is T888 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for T888 LER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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