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SW14 VYB

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 VYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,874 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 76,499 miles

Offside 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,465 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 51,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VYB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

SW14 VYB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is SW14 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 VYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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