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SL14 PBZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 PBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,388 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,630 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 90,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear track control arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,013 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 81,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,778 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 63,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,022 miles

main beam bulb not secure

Fail 14 Nov 2020 57,022 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

main beam bulb not secure

Pass 22 May 2019 45,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts on tread

Offside Front tyre cuts on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,716 miles

o/s rear tyre cut on tread

puncture light on

wipers poor

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 PBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL14 PBZ, 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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SL14 PBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2014.

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