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AX14 ELW

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,089 mi
Last recorded143,089 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 ELW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 134,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,746 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,454 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

O/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish 225/60/17

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,803 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,803 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AX14 ELW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX14 ELW, 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 AX14 ELW registered?

AX14 ELW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 August 2014.

Is AX14 ELW safe to buy?

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