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SM14 FNW

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FNW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,089 miles

Back box heat shield insecure but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS indicator illuminated

Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Back box heat shield insecure but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS indicator illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms light on the dash indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 60,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 53,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,357 miles

front brake pads very low

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 FNW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

SM14 FNW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2014.

Is SM14 FNW safe to buy?

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