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N23 SLR

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,648 mi
Last recorded145,648 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 SLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,503 miles

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2019 51,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 17 99H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60 17 99H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,780 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 37,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,275 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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N23 SLR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N23 SLR, 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 N23 SLR registered?

N23 SLR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is N23 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 SLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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