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M23 AWP

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,580 mi
Last recorded95,580 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 AWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2025 82,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 81,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative o/s/f and o/s/r tpms transmitters absent (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake only just meets required standards for travel

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,860 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 23,938 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, nearside lowest of the 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 19,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm measured (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 19,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm measured (4.1.E.1)

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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M23 AWP 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 83.3%.

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 M23 AWP, 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 M23 AWP registered?

M23 AWP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is M23 AWP safe to buy?

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