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PU53 TAS

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,867 mi
Last recorded94,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU53 TAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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PU53 TAS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PU53 TAS, 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 PU53 TAS registered?

PU53 TAS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is PU53 TAS safe to buy?

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