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VK14 XBZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour bulb appears to be in the initial stages of failure (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,249 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot has slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm recommend replacement a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replacement next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm recommend replacement a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replacement next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,703 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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VK14 XBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XBZ, 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 VK14 XBZ registered?

VK14 XBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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