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FL14 YLW

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 YLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 117,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn, 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2024 104,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn, 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,917 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,133 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,715 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/r and both front tyres getting slightly low (on 3mm)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,887 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,258 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tred

park brake has little reserve travel

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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FL14 YLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL14 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL14 YLW registered?

FL14 YLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2014.

Is FL14 YLW safe to buy?

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