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BU14 XJM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 87,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 87,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,976 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,954 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,940 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,561 miles

Offside Front washer jet inop

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,198 miles

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

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

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

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 XJM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

BU14 XJM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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