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RK14 VMX

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,969 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2026 54,969 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,711 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc slight heat damage

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,866 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 26,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,603 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 VMX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

RK14 VMX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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