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MT08 MAS

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,773 mi
Last recorded44,773 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 MAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 44,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 44,669 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,915 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 25,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,341 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 14,989 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 14,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 14,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,792 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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MT08 MAS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT08 MAS, 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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MT08 MAS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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