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DM14 NCE

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,816 mi
Last recorded115,816 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM14 NCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,336 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 102,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,084 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 73,340 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,213 miles

traqys and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN (3.5.1g)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on in dash

Pass 22 May 2017 27,809 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

could not see brake pads clearly but rear seem worn

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 22 May 2017 27,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

could not see brake pads clearly but rear seem worn

engine covers/undertrays

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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DM14 NCE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DM14 NCE, 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 DM14 NCE registered?

DM14 NCE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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