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R7 OBH

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,216 mi
Last recorded132,216 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 OBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,216 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 132,216 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides /seized up ??? (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3x nails 235x55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1xnail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 114,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 102,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 93,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235x55x18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 52,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235x55x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,511 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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R7 OBH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 R7 OBH, 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 R7 OBH registered?

R7 OBH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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