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SW14 DWE

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,330 mi
Last recorded86,330 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 DWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 86,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 77,987 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,855 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S/R. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on due to O/S/R tyre not having a TPMS sensor fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,239 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,153 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 32,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken lense showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 DWE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW14 DWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW14 DWE registered?

SW14 DWE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is SW14 DWE safe to buy?

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