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DU14 YYG

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 YYG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,447 miles

o/s headlamp unit wet inside

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2026 137,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s headlamp unit wet inside

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,342 miles

o/s headlamp unit damp inside (pattern ok)

rear tyre depths at 3mm/3.5mm

screw in n/s rear tyre

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 17 Jan 2025 130,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s headlamp unit damp inside (pattern ok)

rear tyre depths at 3mm/3.5mm

screw in n/s rear tyre

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,735 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,735 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,906 miles

Rear N/S+O/S Tyres worn inner outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,807 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear N/S+O/S Tyres worn inner outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,060 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 31,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,610 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 YYG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

DU14 YYG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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