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FM14 NPV

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 NPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 111,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 105,338 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,345 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,992 miles

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,360 miles

nail o.s.r tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,736 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 31,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM14 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

FM14 NPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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