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TA55 JEN

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA55 JEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,973 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,290 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 74,290 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread & worn close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,716 miles

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 42,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,104 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 14,104 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TA55 JEN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TA55 JEN, 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 TA55 JEN registered?

TA55 JEN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is TA55 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA55 JEN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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