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SM14 FKR

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FKR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 63,534 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 52,869 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,131 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,071 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,591 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Spare tyre defective bald inner and outer edge also punctured and has been ran flat ()

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

engine under tray and o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged but secure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 23,875 miles

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

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 FKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 FKR registered?

SM14 FKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is SM14 FKR safe to buy?

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