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SH14 UPK

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 UPK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside Front Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and Offside Front inner brake disc dust covers deteriorated and corroded

Offside Front Fog Light Inoperative however not a testable item due to the registration date of the Vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm vibration / noise dampener deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small amount of condensation inside headlamp however not adversely affecting headlamp output at the time of the Mot. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance effort poor just capable of passing the brake roller test at the time of the Mot.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating incorrect tyre pressures at the time of the Mot.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge of the tread pattern at the time of the Mot. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Fog Light Inoperative however not a testable item due to the registration date of the Vehicle.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small amount of condensation inside headlamp however not adversely affecting headlamp output at the time of the Mot. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating incorrect tyre pressures at the time of the Mot.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 56,887 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,633 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 UPK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH14 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

SH14 UPK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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