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YM14 DPF

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,052 mi
Last recorded123,052 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 DPF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING AND BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING AND BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT, DISPLAYED.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY CORRODED AND SCORED INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources INOP, (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING AND BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING AND BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT, DISPLAYED.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 60,759 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 60,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,301 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 52,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,863 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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YM14 DPF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM14 DPF, 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 YM14 DPF registered?

YM14 DPF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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