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FM14 AVU

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 AVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,932 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread visible - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread visible - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 100,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,986 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs due to standing

Pass 6 May 2022 89,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 74,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 66,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 37,544 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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FM14 AVU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM14 AVU, 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 FM14 AVU registered?

FM14 AVU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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