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AM08 DCM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,727 mi
Last recorded142,727 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 DCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 142,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides electrical fault flashing on / off (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,057 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,883 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,827 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 55,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2017 35,550 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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AM08 DCM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 DCM, 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 AM08 DCM registered?

AM08 DCM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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