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RO14 UPV

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 UPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,505 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 90,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,614 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 66,868 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,128 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,533 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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RO14 UPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 RO14 UPV, 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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What year was RO14 UPV registered?

RO14 UPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is RO14 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO14 UPV 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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