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F9 RME

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,029 mi
Last recorded143,029 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,029 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion visible on some suspension components

Pass 1 May 2025 135,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 135,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 29 May 2024 133,595 miles

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

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

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

offsise rear brakeslightly binding

Fail 28 May 2024 133,593 miles

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

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

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

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

offsise rear brakeslightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,334 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 124,334 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 123,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,168 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,974 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2355518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

item removed from drivers view at start of test

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 67,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Wiper blade aero foil damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F9 RME is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F9 RME, 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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F9 RME is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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