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N28 SDP

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,457 mi
Last recorded102,457 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SDP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,457 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2025 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished,not to excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 87,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 81,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 75,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 75,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,211 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,211 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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N28 SDP 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 64.3%.

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 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 N28 SDP, 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 N28 SDP registered?

N28 SDP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is N28 SDP safe to buy?

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