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SD14 GMU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,969 mi
Last recorded72,969 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 GMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,969 miles

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

tpm light on indicating low pressure in a tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,969 miles

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

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

tpm light on indicating low pressure in a tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,457 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 57,932 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,673 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,407 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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SD14 GMU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SD14 GMU, 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 SD14 GMU registered?

SD14 GMU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SD14 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD14 GMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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