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RO14 XEB

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 XEB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,849 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Pipe section of flexible brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 68,826 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Pipe section of flexible brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 61,243 miles

exhaust heatshield at fuel tank insecure

Pass 31 May 2024 57,183 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 53,203 miles

bonnet safety catch stickiong

slight screen damage in zone A

Pass 23 May 2022 48,428 miles

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

screen damage less than 10mm in zone A

Fail 23 May 2022 48,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

screen damage less than 10mm in zone A

Pass 26 May 2021 43,277 miles

windscreen damage outside zone A less than 40mm

Fail 26 May 2021 43,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

windscreen damage outside zone A less than 40mm

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc outer surfaces corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 22,054 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 XEB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

RO14 XEB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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