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AC53 AEC

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 AEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,222 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,152 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 55,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 50,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 46,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting oil on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,559 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed from windscreen ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 20,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AC53 AEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 AC53 AEC, 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 AC53 AEC registered?

AC53 AEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 January 2014.

Is AC53 AEC safe to buy?

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