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HG14 XAL

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,256 mi
Last recorded69,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 XAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,400 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Aug 2024 59,063 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,609 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 50,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,307 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,230 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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HG14 XAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 HG14 XAL, 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 HG14 XAL registered?

HG14 XAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 August 2014.

Is HG14 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG14 XAL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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