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NV14 NSU

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 NSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,489 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,735 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 96,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,626 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 81,562 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 69,983 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 69,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NV14 NSU 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 71.4%.

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 NV14 NSU, 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 NV14 NSU registered?

NV14 NSU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is NV14 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV14 NSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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