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YH14 DFG

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 DFG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,672 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 122,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,890 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,385 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,445 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,445 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker and dash cam removed from swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 25,292 miles

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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YH14 DFG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YH14 DFG, 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 YH14 DFG registered?

YH14 DFG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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