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AY64 RKU

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 RKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,149 miles

Central Water level on min

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,233 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 99,233 miles

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,869 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,760 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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AY64 RKU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY64 RKU, 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 AY64 RKU registered?

AY64 RKU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2014.

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