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AU14 ULT

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,166 mi
Last recorded105,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 ULT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,693 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 100,692 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,163 miles

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

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,602 miles

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

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

TPMS lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 73,975 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

TPMS lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,592 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,793 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 50,793 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,319 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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AU14 ULT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU14 ULT, 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 AU14 ULT registered?

AU14 ULT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AU14 ULT safe to buy?

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