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FY14 FDM

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,279 mi
Last recorded70,279 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 FDM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 63,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,890 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 55,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 42,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 31,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY14 FDM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY14 FDM, 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

How do I check the history of FY14 FDM?

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What year was FY14 FDM registered?

FY14 FDM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is FY14 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 FDM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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