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RK14 VEV

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 121,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,651 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 65,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,484 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,484 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,682 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,682 miles

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 VEV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK14 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

RK14 VEV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is RK14 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK14 VEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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