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RF14 GYA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 GYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,022 miles

Coolant low

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 56,022 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,646 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,646 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some damage to tyre and wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing/cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing/cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 30,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some damage to tyre and wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing/cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing/cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,843 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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RF14 GYA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF14 GYA, 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 RF14 GYA registered?

RF14 GYA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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