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ME03 ALS

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 ALS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 71,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 71,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,005 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose and split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 51,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,381 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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ME03 ALS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 ME03 ALS, 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 ME03 ALS registered?

ME03 ALS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is ME03 ALS safe to buy?

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