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W18 ODD

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 ODD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 113,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 113,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2026 169,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,683 miles

Edge wear both front tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 95,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 146,692 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure full exhaust system insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both two rear middler passenger seat belt stalks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,107 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting /hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 76,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,549 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 70,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 61,897 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,633 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,131 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,388 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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W18 ODD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W18 ODD, 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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W18 ODD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2014.

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