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BU14 FXE

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 125,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,696 miles

Offside Rear tyre,some perishing

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,789 miles

Front tyres,wear to inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 85,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,699 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 72,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,078 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn edges and nail in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn edges and nail in tread

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 FXE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

BU14 FXE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is BU14 FXE safe to buy?

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