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R30 SEU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 SEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,390 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,805 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 36,225 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R30 SEU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 R30 SEU, 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 R30 SEU registered?

R30 SEU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is R30 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 SEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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