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SV14 XEW

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 XEW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,119 miles

Emissions just passed

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Fail 26 Mar 2026 114,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And Possibly front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,639 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

TCMS warning shown. Suspect pressure issue

Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Nearside Rear Service brake efficency slow to build

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.5mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TCMS warning shown. Suspect pressure issue

Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 90,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (Adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (Adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,654 miles

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

Rear Brake Dust Covers Corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Corroded and Holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake Dust Covers Corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Badly Worn And Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe And Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Badly Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,522 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Badly Worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,150 miles

O/s And N/s front Tyres Cracked And Perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s And N/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,150 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s And N/s Front (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front And Rear (3.5.1g)

O/s And N/s front Tyres Cracked And Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s And N/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,691 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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SV14 XEW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV14 XEW, 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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SV14 XEW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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