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RU03 DOL

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU03 DOL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,953 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,947 miles

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 67,788 miles

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

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 16,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 11,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 11,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RU03 DOL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RU03 DOL, 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 RU03 DOL registered?

RU03 DOL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2014.

Is RU03 DOL safe to buy?

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