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BA52 SLA

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 SLA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 69,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 69,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,423 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed now on passenger seat ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner & outer edge & tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise rear pads thin advise brake check over (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both rear trailing arm bushes debonding & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear advise Exhaust shield loose above back box not likely to fall

Rear advise both rear disc back plate covers corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,618 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced advise both anti-roll bar d b bushes brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both lower suspension arm bushes worn no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both trailing arm bushes worn & cracking ones in arm by fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both rear upper suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays , trims & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear advise exhaust heat shield loose not likely to fall

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,665 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise light corrosion front & rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise light corrosion front lower suspension arms & rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted covering prescribed areas.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 19,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 10,975 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 10,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BA52 SLA 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 81.8%.

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 BA52 SLA, 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 BA52 SLA registered?

BA52 SLA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 October 2014.

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