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FJ14 TKF

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,043 mi
Last recorded131,043 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 TKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 127,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 121,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,570 miles

Tread on nearside front tyre as low as 2mm

Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tread on nearside front tyre as low as 2mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,703 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, and inner treads worn uneven.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TKF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ14 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

FJ14 TKF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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