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P123 SMP

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 SMP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,523 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel + Nearside rear parking brake has zero effort (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,461 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,031 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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P123 SMP is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P123 SMP, 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 P123 SMP registered?

P123 SMP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is P123 SMP safe to buy?

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