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DX14 RPY

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 RPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,217 miles

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

brake fluid cap does not secure properly and means fluid can leak out

Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,216 miles

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

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

brake fluid cap does not secure properly and means fluid can leak out

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 78,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 73,248 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3 mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3 mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked 4 mm and side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread cracked 3 mm and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 53,352 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,358 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm limits

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,179 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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DX14 RPY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 DX14 RPY, 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 DX14 RPY registered?

DX14 RPY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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