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SM63 MHL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,295 mi
Last recorded91,295 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 MHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 91,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,574 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 81,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,049 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened At rear track arm inner bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 17,903 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to split cleans screen ok

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 MHL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

SM63 MHL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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