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BW14 VUT

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 VUT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 144,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 138,136 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,407 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,404 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front n/s/f wing damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,082 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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BW14 VUT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW14 VUT, 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 BW14 VUT registered?

BW14 VUT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 August 2014.

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