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SH14 FPC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 FPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 113,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 96,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,982 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 85,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake performance effort poor however has passed the brake roller test @ the time of the Mot .

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 53,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,791 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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SH14 FPC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH14 FPC, 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 SH14 FPC registered?

SH14 FPC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is SH14 FPC safe to buy?

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