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SP14 TNX

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 TNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,352 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 99,352 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,637 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,775 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column has slight free play in the lower telescopic section

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 59,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,602 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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SP14 TNX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP14 TNX, 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 SP14 TNX registered?

SP14 TNX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is SP14 TNX safe to buy?

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