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KL14 SAR

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL14 SAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,564 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,211 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to markers and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,117 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,840 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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KL14 SAR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 KL14 SAR, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KL14 SAR registered?

KL14 SAR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 January 2017.

Is KL14 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL14 SAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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