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RO14 XEF

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 XEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,030 miles

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

Offside headlight full of water - beam pattern okay at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,571 miles

NS washer jet weak

OS headlight has condensation build up

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

condensation offside front headlight

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

condensation offside front headlight

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,125 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 47,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread worn smooth inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 24,871 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 XEF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

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

Is RO14 XEF safe to buy?

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