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GU14 XAK

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 XAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,114 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,917 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,917 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,684 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side(NS&OS) are cracking or perishing on the tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling level low

Fail 18 Apr 2017 39,896 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

hand brake have long travel

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cooling level low

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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GU14 XAK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU14 XAK, 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 GU14 XAK registered?

GU14 XAK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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