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SY14 VYG

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,201 miles

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

injector blowing back .

Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 73,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,134 miles

parking brake lever coming to the end of its working travel.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,595 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 36,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 451,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,300 miles

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 VYG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY14 VYG, 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 SY14 VYG registered?

SY14 VYG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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