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BU14 FXA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,577 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 96,577 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,363 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,754 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 82,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall and tread perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall and tread perished

both front tyres inner and outer edge wearing smooth

both front tyres tread feathering

both rear tyres inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Nearside Rear inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BU14 FXA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black 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 BU14 FXA, 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 BU14 FXA registered?

BU14 FXA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is BU14 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 FXA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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