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DA14 MVK

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

293,633 mi
Last recorded293,633 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 MVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 293,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 293,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 266,518 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 266,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 237,454 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 237,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 217,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 183,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 183,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 154,259 miles

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,654 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 41,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,448 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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DA14 MVK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA14 MVK, 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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DA14 MVK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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