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RK14 VLE

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,358 mi
Last recorded139,358 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VLE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 139,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 138,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,092 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 112,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 96,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,621 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 83,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,346 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,345 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,402 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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 VLE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLE, 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

How do I check the history of RK14 VLE?

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What year was RK14 VLE registered?

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

Is RK14 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK14 VLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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