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R25 DOR

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 DOR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 104,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 100,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 96,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,952 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside registration lamp lens mising

Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are balding (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,117 miles

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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R25 DOR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 R25 DOR, 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 R25 DOR registered?

R25 DOR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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