2014 Kia Sportage · 65,834 MOT tests
2014 Kia Sportage reliability
2014 Kia Sportages fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Sportage years (65,834 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 73,458
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 65,834
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10%
- Tyres7.8%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension3.6%
- Steering2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.45%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.06%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.58%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.1%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Kia Sportage reliable?
2014 Kia Sportages fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Sportage years (65,834 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.95% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Sportage shows 73,458 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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