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N8 SBA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,534 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 115,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Interior mirror view to rear blocked by permanently fitted carpet in rear window (3.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,507 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 111,504 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column attachment defective steering u/j worn (knocking) (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,295 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 55,658 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N8 SBA 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 84.6%.

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 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 N8 SBA, 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 N8 SBA registered?

N8 SBA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is N8 SBA safe to buy?

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