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SA51 DOW

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 DOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 83,448 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear park brake adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,145 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 6 Jan 2020 64,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,804 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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SA51 DOW 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 81.8%.

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 SA51 DOW, 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 SA51 DOW registered?

SA51 DOW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is SA51 DOW safe to buy?

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