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R12 PAW

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 PAW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,579 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone bushes worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted front to back.

Fail 7 Jul 2026 76,567 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light flashing on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone bushes worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,455 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,494 miles

under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,313 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 59,922 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 56,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,194 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 52,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,669 miles

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

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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R12 PAW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 R12 PAW, 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 R12 PAW registered?

R12 PAW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2014.

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