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SC63 NVM

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC63 NVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 80,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,369 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSR Brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,491 miles

Rear Boot lid doesn't open from outside

Fail 7 Feb 2024 69,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid doesn't open from outside

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,420 miles

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 44,119 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 44,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,073 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 37,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,535 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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SC63 NVM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC63 NVM, 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 SC63 NVM registered?

SC63 NVM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 February 2014.

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