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SL14 PDU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,289 mi
Last recorded63,289 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 PDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,289 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,272 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,559 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,626 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake requires repair or adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,089 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,679 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 PDU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL14 PDU, 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 SL14 PDU registered?

SL14 PDU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is SL14 PDU safe to buy?

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