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P55 PKH

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 PKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,940 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,657 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,541 miles

overlooked to remove 1 repaired item on original fail certificate upon retest

Fail 26 Feb 2020 38,541 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 38,233 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front turning light not working

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight washer missing/damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,075 miles

Front brakes worn low

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,397 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P55 PKH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P55 PKH, 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 P55 PKH registered?

P55 PKH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is P55 PKH safe to buy?

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