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SA14 EUP

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 EUP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,771 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damages/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 113,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damages/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 101,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,178 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 91,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,554 miles

windscreen cracked

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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SA14 EUP is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA14 EUP, 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 SA14 EUP registered?

SA14 EUP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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