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SL14 VLZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 VLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,972 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 80,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,238 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 73,238 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

slight oil leak at rear diff.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 56,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,526 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 29,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 13,786 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,209 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 VLZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

SL14 VLZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is SL14 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL14 VLZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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