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VU14 NMO

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 NMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 89,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 77,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens misting

Pass 23 May 2024 76,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 76,190 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 74,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,251 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 29,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VU14 NMO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU14 NMO, 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

How do I check the history of VU14 NMO?

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What year was VU14 NMO registered?

VU14 NMO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is VU14 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 NMO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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