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C22 SBH

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 SBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight wear b/joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 79,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp plastic cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,436 miles

suspension parts corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,433 miles

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

suspension parts corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 62,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 52,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 45,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

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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C22 SBH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C22 SBH, 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 C22 SBH registered?

C22 SBH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is C22 SBH safe to buy?

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