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BU14 FXS

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 137,480 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 137,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,659 miles

Offside Front condensation inside headlamp

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splits in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splits in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in lamp

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heat shield on rear loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 95,400 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,015 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 FXS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

BU14 FXS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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