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VK14 VKY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 VKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 90,084 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 90,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 46,199 miles

Offside Front 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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VK14 VKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK14 VKY, 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 VK14 VKY registered?

VK14 VKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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