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SL14 EFU

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 EFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 81,473 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,172 miles

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

comercial tyre fitted to n/s rear

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 65,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 48,781 miles

front brake discs lipped and wearing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,213 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,806 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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SL14 EFU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SL14 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL14 EFU registered?

SL14 EFU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is SL14 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL14 EFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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