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RK14 VCE

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 113,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,620 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /Outer 217mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,578 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 37,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RK14 VCE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK14 VCE, 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 RK14 VCE registered?

RK14 VCE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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