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FJ14 TKC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,574 mi
Last recorded77,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 TKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 63,074 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm and walls perishing

Security o/s/f outer CV boot

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,590 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 58,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,247 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 53,088 miles

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

security o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,162 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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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FJ14 TKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ14 TKC, 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 FJ14 TKC registered?

FJ14 TKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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The MOT history for FJ14 TKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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