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NU14 GVK

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 GVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 119,014 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 113,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 89,135 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,685 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

handbrake working but requires adjustment

nsf fog light out

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch sticking

handbrake working but requires adjustment

nsf fog light out

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Pass 23 Jun 2019 68,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 68,109 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,930 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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NU14 GVK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU14 GVK, 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 NU14 GVK registered?

NU14 GVK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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