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SV14 YOL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 89,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 89,084 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,069 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 84,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

poor effort at n/s/r parking brake

Fail 12 Sep 2022 65,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

poor effort at n/s/r parking brake

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,857 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISH

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 38,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres crack and perish

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,331 miles

Offside Front wiper torn still clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 20,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YOL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV14 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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