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HK14 OLW

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,908 mi
Last recorded48,908 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK14 OLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 48,908 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 48,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure warning illuminated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 8 Oct 2021 34,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

tyre pressure warning light shows a low pressure

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 25,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 19,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 OLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

HK14 OLW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 July 2014.

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