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BD14 HBJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 HBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,537 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 93,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not sat in correct keeps falling out (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 74,887 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 64,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 52,970 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 31,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 20 May 2019 22,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,067 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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BD14 HBJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD14 HBJ, 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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BD14 HBJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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