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RK14 VKU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,377 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 60,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,572 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,534 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 49,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,359 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,292 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,566 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 VKU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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