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RK14 VCM

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,041 mi
Last recorded204,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 204,041 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 180,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,148 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear parking brake binding but not excessively

Offside Rear parking brake binding but not excessively

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,027 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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RK14 VCM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK14 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

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

Is RK14 VCM safe to buy?

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