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LV14 TZK

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 TZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,368 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 86,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,141 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 73,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 49,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,542 miles

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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LV14 TZK 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 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 LV14 TZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV14 TZK registered?

LV14 TZK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2014.

Is LV14 TZK safe to buy?

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