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SH11 MTH

2014 Kia Sportage

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 MTH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 151,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 28 Aug 2025 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and tread cut/feathered 245/45R19 102Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 62,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and tread cut/feathered 245/45R19 102Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 144,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Aug 2024 144,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 138,772 miles

Tow bar and socket fitted but no tow ball at time of test

225/35/20 car tyres fitted , chassis plate lists commercial (8 ply) tyres as standard fitment

Brake pedal anti slip pad split

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 138,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight only 102 load rating (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight only 102 load rating (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/35/20 car tyres fitted at time of test. Plated axle requires minimum load index of 100 for front axle, 103 for rear axle

Brake pedal anti slip pad split

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar and socket fitted but no tow ball at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,432 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,910 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front outer brake pad low

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle for corresponding seat deteriorated

Offside mirror damaged. close to excessive damage.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,809 miles

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

Front Lower belly tray damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little excess travel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,546 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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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SH11 MTH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SH11 MTH, 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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SH11 MTH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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