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R90 TAH

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 TAH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,292 miles

Light knock from steering column caused by slight play at column to rack spline joint.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 235/55R18 104V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. Bolt-on type joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible play in rack slide. ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 1.6mm. 235/55R18 104V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,247 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2022 54,849 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Cracked and perished. 235/55R18 100H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 100h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 100h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,949 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 13,706 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full length under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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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R90 TAH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 R90 TAH, 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 R90 TAH registered?

R90 TAH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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