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RK14 VKA

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,687 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,900 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,009 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,403 miles

the nsf and osf tyres are slightly cracking

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,934 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,255 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,568 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 VKA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

RK14 VKA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is RK14 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK14 VKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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