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SW14 DVR

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,381 mi
Last recorded86,381 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 DVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,868 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished, [original tyres] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,887 miles

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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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SW14 DVR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW14 DVR, 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 SW14 DVR registered?

SW14 DVR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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