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R40 MBD

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,345 mi
Last recorded88,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,345 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 29,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,077 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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R40 MBD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R40 MBD, 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 R40 MBD registered?

R40 MBD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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