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SY14 GHU

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 GHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 55,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 40,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges, Middle tread 3-4mm, 235/55 R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2mm approx, Note other pads OK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 40,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges, Middle tread 3-4mm, 235/55 R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2mm approx, Note other pads OK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 24,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 1.6-2mm 235/55 R18 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,411 miles

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

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

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

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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SY14 GHU 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 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 SY14 GHU, 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 SY14 GHU registered?

SY14 GHU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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