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DE14 OBY

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 OBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,177 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battary positive termanal Incorect battary fitted ??? (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,766 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,441 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 26,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Telltale on dash working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,187 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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DE14 OBY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,700cc 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 DE14 OBY, 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 DE14 OBY registered?

DE14 OBY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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