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PM08 CAL

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,714 mi
Last recorded74,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM08 CAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,393 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 70,393 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,594 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,704 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 49,702 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect obscured by front bar (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PM08 CAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PM08 CAL, 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 PM08 CAL registered?

PM08 CAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is PM08 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM08 CAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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