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K123 TCB

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 TCB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,201 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,977 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,571 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms warning illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,899 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

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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K123 TCB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K123 TCB, 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 K123 TCB registered?

K123 TCB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2014.

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