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BU14 FXF

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,682 miles

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

after market horn fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2025 137,682 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps we replaced both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

after market horn fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 123,419 miles

o/s rear and both front tyres worn

Fail 1 Nov 2024 123,415 miles

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

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

o/s rear and both front tyres worn

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,391 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,293 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear horizontal arms bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs and pads worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,175 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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BU14 FXF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 FXF, 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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What year was BU14 FXF registered?

BU14 FXF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is BU14 FXF safe to buy?

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