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V55 KML

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 KML
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,854 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,202 miles

oil leak from rear DIF

Fail 23 Jan 2025 93,202 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear DIF

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,637 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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V55 KML is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V55 KML, 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 V55 KML registered?

V55 KML is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2014.

Is V55 KML safe to buy?

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