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ML14 KAO

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 KAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine oil level low

tpms lamp on

Fail 15 Jan 2026 118,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine oil level low

tpms lamp on

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 90,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,177 miles

Central Front Lower SMALL OIL LEAK

Offside Front Outer SMALL HOLE IN GAITOR

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,470 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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ML14 KAO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 ML14 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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