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AA53 REC

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 REC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 69,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 66,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,809 miles

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

emissions too low to read

rear tyres wear,rear pads wear(not clearly visible)

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,792 miles

emissions too low to read

handbrake travel

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 1 Apr 2019 39,792 miles

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

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

emissions too low to read

handbrake travel

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,744 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,969 miles

front tyres wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

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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AA53 REC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA53 REC, 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 AA53 REC registered?

AA53 REC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is AA53 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 REC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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