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TNZ 7816

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 7816
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,309 miles

hand brake lever on limit

rear exhaust box poor- shaking inside

Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,886 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 59,881 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,112 miles

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

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

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

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

covers & trays

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,108 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,640 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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TNZ 7816 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 TNZ 7816, 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 TNZ 7816 registered?

TNZ 7816 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is TNZ 7816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNZ 7816 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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