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FY14 YKC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 84,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 71,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,377 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,331 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 30,331 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

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 YKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC?

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What year was FY14 YKC registered?

FY14 YKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is FY14 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 YKC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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