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MT14 SSV

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT14 SSV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,246 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 87,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2025 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 65,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,237 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 41,933 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 11 May 2018 34,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,422 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (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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MT14 SSV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT14 SSV, 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 MT14 SSV registered?

MT14 SSV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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