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ML14 JPO

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,213 mi
Last recorded89,213 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,213 miles

Central Rear spare wheel has wires/cords exposed

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 25 Mar 2022 89,211 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no fluid (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor moving around in wheel (5.2.3 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear spare wheel has wires/cords exposed

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 77,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,443 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,716 miles

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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ML14 JPO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JPO, 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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ML14 JPO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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