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KS14 PDZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,159 mi
Last recorded144,159 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 PDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 144,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 130,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,087 miles

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 34,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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KS14 PDZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS14 PDZ, 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 KS14 PDZ registered?

KS14 PDZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is KS14 PDZ safe to buy?

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