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S26 NSW

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,627 mi
Last recorded149,627 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 NSW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 149,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,243 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,386 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seatbelts

Fail 23 Jul 2021 99,386 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working, have replaced both bulbs and now working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S26 NSW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S26 NSW, 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

How do I check the history of S26 NSW?

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What year was S26 NSW registered?

S26 NSW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is S26 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 NSW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S26 NSW have outstanding finance?

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