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KIA 487

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIA 487
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,127 miles

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

Parking brake Travel requires Attention

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs Of Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Heat Damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,767 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,927 miles

rear disc worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,786 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,315 miles

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

both front tyres worn, worn edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,136 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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KIA 487 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KIA 487, 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 KIA 487 registered?

KIA 487 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is KIA 487 safe to buy?

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