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GW04 KLW

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,822 mi
Last recorded86,822 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 KLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,371 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 71,138 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,820 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 15%

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Fail 24 Jul 2020 59,616 miles

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

Front brakes slight imbalance 15%

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,148 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 55,148 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,881 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertray requires attention, screw missing

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,417 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Rear Backlight damaged

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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GW04 KLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GW04 KLW, 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 GW04 KLW registered?

GW04 KLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 February 2014.

Is GW04 KLW safe to buy?

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