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K26 TAB

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,193 mi
Last recorded129,193 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 TAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,522 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,390 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 96,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 17,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

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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K26 TAB 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 90.9%.

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 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 K26 TAB, 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 K26 TAB registered?

K26 TAB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is K26 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 TAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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