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AV14 BSY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,994 mi
Last recorded193,994 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 BSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 193,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 193,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Multiple fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper to flexi leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper to flexi leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not connecting due to technical error

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 182,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost short inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost short inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 167,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2021 149,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 125,179 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 125,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,092 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,453 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 BSY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV14 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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