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SP14 TPF

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 TPF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,758 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,275 miles

rear diff leaking oil

wheel alignment needs adjustment

Fail 25 Sep 2024 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

wheel alignment needs adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 100,478 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,732 miles

Heatshield insecure rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 82,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Heatshield insecure rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TPF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPF, 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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SP14 TPF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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