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ML14 HXO

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,595 mi
Last recorded132,595 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 HXO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 132,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 132,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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ML14 HXO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML14 HXO, 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 ML14 HXO registered?

ML14 HXO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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