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YK14 VKR

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 VKR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,925 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 108,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,152 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,681 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,582 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,803 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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YK14 VKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 YK14 VKR, 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 YK14 VKR registered?

YK14 VKR is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is YK14 VKR safe to buy?

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