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R14 FSL

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 FSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 120,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,769 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,229 miles

Rear rear brakes slight binding

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,264 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 46,263 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative no tpms valves fitted (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,321 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,203 miles

under trays fitted

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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R14 FSL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R14 FSL, 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 R14 FSL registered?

R14 FSL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is R14 FSL safe to buy?

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