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DU14 VUF

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 VUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,942 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,366 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 24 Jun 2025 86,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,480 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also number of small cuts to treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also number of small cuts to treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split to excess. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225/60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also number of small cuts to treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges also damage to treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also number of small cuts to treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,525 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,846 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 44,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 32,815 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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DU14 VUF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU14 VUF, 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 DU14 VUF registered?

DU14 VUF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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