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BU14 POV

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,082 mi
Last recorded132,082 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,082 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bpth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 132,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bpth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,105 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 123,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 82,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 78,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,624 miles

front brake pads and discs low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,109 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 POV 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 POV, 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 POV registered?

BU14 POV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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