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AR13 TJR

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 TJR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 90,111 miles

both front balljoints slight play-nsf tyre worn low-

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,088 miles

rear and front brake disc and pads wearing low-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,370 miles

all tyres wearing low-rear brake pads wearing low-o/s/f/ track rod end boot deteriated-

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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AR13 TJR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 58,618 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 AR13 TJR, 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 12 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR13 TJR registered?

AR13 TJR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2014.

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