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V17 VLM

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,549 mi
Last recorded82,549 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 VLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 82,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 71,712 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 20 Sep 2024 71,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,519 miles

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

oil level low requires service

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 19 Sep 2022 55,185 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 55,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,801 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 34,774 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 17,713 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 17,713 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V17 VLM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V17 VLM, 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 V17 VLM registered?

V17 VLM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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