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BK14 HYC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 HYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,142 miles

O/s/f headlamp has water ingress

Fail 12 Sep 2024 87,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f headlamp has water ingress

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,287 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,357 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,712 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 21,712 miles

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

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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BK14 HYC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 BK14 HYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK14 HYC registered?

BK14 HYC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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