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S12 EPT

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 EPT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,692 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,792 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tpms light on

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,826 miles

tpms light on

Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,751 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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S12 EPT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S12 EPT, 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 S12 EPT registered?

S12 EPT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is S12 EPT safe to buy?

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