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H23 KLY

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 KLY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,748 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,047 miles

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on the inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on the inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,301 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,373 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,150 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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H23 KLY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H23 KLY, 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 H23 KLY registered?

H23 KLY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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