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BU14 HWA

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 98,598 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

Offside Front O/S/F Headlamp is Condensated

Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

Offside Front O/S/F Headlamp is Condensated

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,681 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips/repair (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

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

Offside Headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Mar 2025 75,631 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips/repair (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

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

Offside Headlamp condensated

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,623 miles

Minor chip/repair centre of windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Offside Headlamp slightly condensated, not affecting beam image or light output

Slight perishing on N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have small deep cuts and cuts with stones imbedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,267 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S track rod end dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F and O/S/R tyres have small cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,425 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm .....225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 22,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm .....225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake almost no reverse travel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 14,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 9,535 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 HWA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

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

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