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KU14 VNL

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 VNL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,356 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 24 Mar 2026 114,356 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 84,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,971 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VNL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KU14 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

KU14 VNL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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