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RK14 VFB

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,352 mi
Last recorded115,352 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,219 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 83,164 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 71,543 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

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Fail 25 May 2021 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SPLITS TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

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OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Offside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,583 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

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OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,878 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL WORN /UNEVEN WEAR

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL WORN /UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,255 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 VFB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK14 VFB registered?

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

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