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AJ14 KTX

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 KTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 131,889 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 131,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 119,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 110,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 100,210 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 100,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 90,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 65,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 48,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AJ14 KTX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ14 KTX, 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 AJ14 KTX registered?

AJ14 KTX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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