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SM63 GFO

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 GFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,196 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 108,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,129 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 60,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,388 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,167 miles

front pads approx 80-85% worn

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

slight lip and wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,068 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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SM63 GFO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM63 GFO, 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 SM63 GFO registered?

SM63 GFO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2014.

Is SM63 GFO safe to buy?

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