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GM14 VBT

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,547 mi
Last recorded21,547 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 VBT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 21,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 19,218 miles

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

back box heat shield detached

Pass 16 Jul 2024 17,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 16,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 14,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,581 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 7,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 5,848 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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GM14 VBT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GM14 VBT, 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 GM14 VBT registered?

GM14 VBT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2014.

Is GM14 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM14 VBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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