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RD02 CER

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,556 mi
Last recorded45,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 CER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 45,556 miles

the tps warning lamp is on

Fail 29 Jul 2026 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

the rear brake discs are corroded

the tps warning lamp is on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly cracking

the tps warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,470 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 31,470 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,686 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 27,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres cracking

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,685 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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RD02 CER is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 RD02 CER, 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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RD02 CER is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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