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SM14 EKR

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 EKR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 105,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,620 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,430 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,425 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2019 63,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also stopping inspection of central belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also stopping inspection of central belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 63,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also stopping inspection of central belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also stopping inspection of central belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,743 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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SM14 EKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SM14 EKR, 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 SM14 EKR registered?

SM14 EKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is SM14 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 EKR 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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