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SO02 SHA

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 SHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 37,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover has tiny pin hole but preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 35,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,014 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise both front ferrule`s and metal pipe from ferrule`s light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/ cracked cut in tyre no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets on anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise both rear ferrule`s light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise all rear upper & lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2022 32,014 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise both front ferrule`s and metal pipe from ferrule`s light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/ cracked cut in tyre no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets on anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise both rear ferrule`s light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise all rear upper & lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,562 miles

undertays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,462 miles

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

Front advise both front tryes worn inner edge of tyres

Nearside Front advise n/s/f wiper slightly smearing and blde slightly torn but still clearing screen

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

advise corrosion front suspension & rear components, rear subframe

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,964 miles

advise underguards arch covers sill covers and plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,053 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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SO02 SHA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SO02 SHA, 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 SO02 SHA registered?

SO02 SHA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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