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VE14 UMT

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 UMT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,531 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 77,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,773 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,113 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 65,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,060 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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VE14 UMT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE14 UMT, 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 VE14 UMT registered?

VE14 UMT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is VE14 UMT safe to buy?

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