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HK14 KAT

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK14 KAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 71,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3 to 4mm tread remaing

Nearside Rear tyre 3 to 4mm remaining

Offside Front tyre 4mm tread remaining

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre 4mm remaining

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,041 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 31,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

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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HK14 KAT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HK14 KAT, 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 HK14 KAT registered?

HK14 KAT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is HK14 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK14 KAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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