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NJ14 TZU

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 TZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 25 Sep 2025 116,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (Legal limit 1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (Legal limit 1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to locate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 92,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 60,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,291 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,943 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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NJ14 TZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ14 TZU, 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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NJ14 TZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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