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MA05 DEY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,254 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 83,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs heavily corroded, brake security and performance ok

slight damp around rear diff

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 36,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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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MA05 DEY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA05 DEY, 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 MA05 DEY registered?

MA05 DEY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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