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V123 CRS

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 CRS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 80,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,301 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,244 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 47,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 67,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 42,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,131 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 47,962 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,845 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,417 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn low on edges + perished and cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,219 miles

Both front outer tyre side walls are cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 25,219 miles

Both front outer tyre side walls are cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,018 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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V123 CRS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V123 CRS, 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 V123 CRS registered?

V123 CRS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 February 2014.

Is V123 CRS safe to buy?

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