MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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near side front windscreen washer not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
front brakes may require service
off side front bottom ball joint has slight wear
rear brake pads very low in material
both front tyres cracking within tread are,low tread
rear brake pads very low in material , rear brakes may require service
rear brake pads low in material ,, rear brakes may require servicing
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and lipped (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM14 GAO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GAO, 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
How do I check the history of SM14 GAO?
You can check the full history of SM14 GAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SM14 GAO registered?
SM14 GAO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2014.
Is SM14 GAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM14 GAO 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.
Does SM14 GAO have outstanding finance?
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