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SM14 FNV

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,605 mi
Last recorded70,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FNV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 70,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,116 miles

Front getting low front brake pads

Offside Rear rear hand brake slight ly binding

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,116 miles

Rear fog lamp not working and indicators make fog lights flash earth problem (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front getting low front brake pads

Offside Rear rear hand brake slight ly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 38,439 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure mounting bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,156 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,167 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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 FNV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM14 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

SM14 FNV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is SM14 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 FNV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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