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DC14 FWW

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 FWW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 119,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and lots of cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 108,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,757 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perished and cracking plus wearing on inner edges and lots of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,552 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 50,550 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,602 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,264 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 26,264 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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DC14 FWW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC14 FWW, 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 DC14 FWW registered?

DC14 FWW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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