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DF14 KVL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 KVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 77,772 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 6 Jun 2026 77,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil dirty-service overdue,oil leaks-lower tray soaked,tyre pressures need setting,ns reg light inop,indicator bulb colours fading,rear wiper poor,rear control arm bushes weak

subframe-arms-running gear rusting,nsf tyre tread uneven wear,tracking required,parking brake mechanism stiff-efforts not the sharpest

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,141 miles

engine oil minimum-very very dirty-service overdue-engine rattly esp from cold start,drive belt cracking,ns reg light inop,running gear rusting,osf tyre tread low,rear brake pipes poor scabbing

Fail 5 Jul 2025 70,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

engine oil minimum-very very dirty-service overdue-engine rattly esp from cold start,drive belt cracking,ns reg light inop,running gear rusting,osf tyre tread low,rear brake pipes poor scabbing

Pass 6 Jul 2024 58,618 miles

ns washer,ns dipp bulb delayed,engine oil dirty-high,tyre pressures need setting

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 48,739 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020
Fail 9 Sep 2020

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,216 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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DF14 KVL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF14 KVL, 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 DF14 KVL registered?

DF14 KVL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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