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RV14 UZK

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 UZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 88,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

number plate light lenses missing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,389 miles

osf tyre on 2mm markers

rear number plate light lenses missing

Fail 6 Dec 2024 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only 53kg force when applied (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf tyre on 2mm markers

rear number plate light lenses missing

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf and nsf outers advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid between min and max

rear number plate light lenses missing

Fail 23 Nov 2023 80,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel in need of adjustment or repair (1.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nsf tpms sensor is missing (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf and nsf outers advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid between min and max

osr handbrake has just met requirement

rear number plate light lenses missing

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch plastic trim Damaged & Loose

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smearing

emissions clean no printout

Fail 31 Oct 2017 38,225 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smearing

emissions clean no printout

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 UZK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 RV14 UZK, 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 RV14 UZK registered?

RV14 UZK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is RV14 UZK safe to buy?

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