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SP14 TPU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,409 mi
Last recorded90,409 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 TPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 81,093 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 63,089 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 49,892 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view mirror on windscreen (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,909 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 TPU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

SP14 TPU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is SP14 TPU safe to buy?

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