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LL14 TAZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL14 TAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 141,362 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 141,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,195 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LL14 TAZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL14 TAZ, 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 LL14 TAZ registered?

LL14 TAZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is LL14 TAZ safe to buy?

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