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BN14 UVU

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 UVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 99,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 92,672 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,032 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,921 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s dust covers cracking/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Recheck Front Tyres 3K

Fail 8 Jan 2018 40,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Recheck Front Tyres 3K

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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BN14 UVU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN14 UVU, 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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BN14 UVU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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