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KU14 VHR

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 VHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,889 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 80,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2025 75,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads and on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on indicating low pressure on one of the tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside handbrake performance low requires inspection/repair

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

handbrake performance just met requirements requires inspection/repair !!!

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 22,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,040 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,851 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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KU14 VHR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU14 VHR, 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 KU14 VHR registered?

KU14 VHR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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