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RV14 FTU

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 FTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,137 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated.

Noisy engine.

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 134,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt deteriorated.

Noisy engine.

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of heat damage. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded , poor condition and overheated . brake pads poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light displayed on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,293 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction centre windscreen phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit headlight amplifier wires main insulation bared back , unsure credibility and security of wires, looks like been tampered with, bulb unit loose , dont know if been damaged (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside strong advise , rather blue shade than white in colour

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded , poor condition and overheated . brake pads poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light displayed on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 69,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 456,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,497 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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RV14 FTU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RV14 FTU, 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 RV14 FTU registered?

RV14 FTU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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