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TFZ 6609

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 6609
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 95,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 78,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,950 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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TFZ 6609 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 72.7%.

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 TFZ 6609, 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 TFZ 6609 registered?

TFZ 6609 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is TFZ 6609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 6609 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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