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DX14 TLJ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,783 mi
Last recorded46,783 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,783 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235 55 18

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

Pass 31 May 2025 42,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 40,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 37,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,086 miles

Central Front Center rear view mirror is slightly loose on mounting point but still fully functional

Central Rear Wiper blade is smearing on windscreen

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,455 miles

Front brakes binding slightly when wheels rotated.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2018 20,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 16,051 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 TLJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX14 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

DX14 TLJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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