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TFZ 8948

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 8948
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,686 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 136,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached tie bar bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 124,991 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,663 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 8948 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TFZ 8948, 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 8948 registered?

TFZ 8948 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is TFZ 8948 safe to buy?

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