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TC03 TEC

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,159 mi
Last recorded150,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC03 TEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 150,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,731 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 62,753 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective os and ns (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,964 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,097 miles

Engine covers and plastic under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread beginning to crack / deteriorate.

Offside Rear Tyre tread beginning to crack / deteriorate.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and plastic under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread beginning to crack / deteriorate.

Offside Rear Tyre tread beginning to crack / deteriorate.

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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TC03 TEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TC03 TEC, 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 TC03 TEC registered?

TC03 TEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2014.

Is TC03 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC03 TEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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