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AV14 BJE

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 BJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 144,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 144,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 144,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,868 miles

engine oil needs topping up

Fail 23 Aug 2024 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,053 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2023 113,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,599 miles

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))

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

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure and rattling

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 86,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2020 75,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 63,929 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 63,929 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,101 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 46,032 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

tpms valve missing on offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,846 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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AV14 BJE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV14 BJE, 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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AV14 BJE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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