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NU14 TJY

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,122 mi
Last recorded141,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 TJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rattling noise coming from aux belt area of engine

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2024 121,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 121,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,432 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Steering track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front outer bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front metal parts of front flexi hose attached to callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,237 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,966 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 25 Feb 2019 61,167 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 30,561 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NU14 TJY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NU14 TJY, 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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NU14 TJY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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