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PK54 SMK

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 SMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 33,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Surface corrosion throughout underbody and suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2025 31,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 30,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,535 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four - ten years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 24,248 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 20,465 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 20,465 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 18,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 15,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 15,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 12,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 12,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PK54 SMK 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 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 PK54 SMK, 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 PK54 SMK registered?

PK54 SMK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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