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RM52 PAR

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,067 mi
Last recorded108,067 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM52 PAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,183 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 109,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,962 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,753 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,876 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,005 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 72,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,731 miles

Rear Trailing arm bushes unbonding

Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,116 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,390 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking around tread

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,851 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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RM52 PAR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RM52 PAR, 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.

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RM52 PAR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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