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RJ63 VDK

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ63 VDK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 99,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,491 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working. Undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 94,491 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working. Undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,390 miles

Nearside front fog light not working. Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,721 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 70,326 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 69,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,187 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,069 miles

Cut in nearside reat tyre outter side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RJ63 VDK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ63 VDK, 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 RJ63 VDK registered?

RJ63 VDK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2014.

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