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TNZ 9687

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 9687
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 106,138 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 106,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,381 miles

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

Offside Front Cornering lamp inoperative

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

Oil dampness at engine

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 92,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Cornering lamp inoperative

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

Oil dampness at engine

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,449 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 86,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,713 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 80,713 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 60,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,436 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 9687 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNZ 9687, 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 9687 registered?

TNZ 9687 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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