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BU14 FXG

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2026 111,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 102,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 102,323 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 91,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,196 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 59,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,174 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FXG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

BU14 FXG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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