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HW14 GHU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,418 mi
Last recorded134,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 GHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 134,418 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 127,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads seem to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads seem to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,628 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2022 106,161 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 97,971 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 97,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 82,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 43,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,744 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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HW14 GHU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 HW14 GHU, 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 HW14 GHU registered?

HW14 GHU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is HW14 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW14 GHU 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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