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FV14 FRN

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 FRN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,441 miles

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2024 151,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 146,565 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S REAR & SLIGHTLY GRABING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S REAR (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,655 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,417 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 111,407 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 87,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 87,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,023 miles

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

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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FV14 FRN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV14 FRN, 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 FV14 FRN registered?

FV14 FRN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is FV14 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV14 FRN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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