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SB05 RDB

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 RDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 64,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 57,900 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ,side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,490 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 51,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SB05 RDB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SB05 RDB, 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 SB05 RDB registered?

SB05 RDB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is SB05 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 RDB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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