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SL63 VSK

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,763 mi
Last recorded90,763 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 VSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,203 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 71,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure at backbox

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,053 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure at backbox

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,419 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 48,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 30,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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SL63 VSK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL63 VSK, 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 SL63 VSK registered?

SL63 VSK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2014.

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