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NL14 XRF

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 XRF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,686 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 66,686 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear balancing bush perished

Offside Rear balancing bush perished

Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,520 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to 3mm or just below

Handbrake has slight travel

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,914 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn just below 3mm

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,914 miles

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

Handbrake has travel

Nearside rear tyre worn just below 3mm

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

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

Offside rear brake binding on

Offside rear brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,819 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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NL14 XRF 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 NL14 XRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL14 XRF registered?

NL14 XRF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is NL14 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL14 XRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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