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M21 MUM

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,743 mi
Last recorded94,743 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 MUM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PARKING PERMIT STICKER ()

OFF SIDE HEADLAMP ( CONDENSATION )

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 74,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PARKING PERMIT STICKER ()

OFF SIDE HEADLAMP ( CONDENSATION )

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 67,546 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE ) /PERISHED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE ()

Pass 12 May 2021 57,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Fail 12 May 2021 57,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 26 May 2020 51,670 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and an item removed from drivers veiw ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,439 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,439 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,940 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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M21 MUM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M21 MUM, 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 M21 MUM registered?

M21 MUM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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