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DX14 TJZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 TJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 87,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroding under outer coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 75,883 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, trailing arm, front bushes de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes corroding under outer coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low (2013) 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 37,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 28,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,682 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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DX14 TJZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DX14 TJZ, 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 DX14 TJZ registered?

DX14 TJZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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