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RA08 SCO

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 SCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,131 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,131 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 21 Apr 2025 71,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,531 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 54,531 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,745 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,353 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,212 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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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RA08 SCO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA08 SCO, 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 RA08 SCO registered?

RA08 SCO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is RA08 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 SCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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