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RX14 NGN

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,822 mi
Last recorded188,822 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX14 NGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 188,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake application is uneven

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 188,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake application is uneven

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 162,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 158,074 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,772 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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RX14 NGN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX14 NGN, 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 RX14 NGN registered?

RX14 NGN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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