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BW14 VUU

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 VUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 94,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 94,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,439 miles

Oil Level very high

Fail 4 Aug 2025 89,439 miles

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

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

Oil Level very high

Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 80,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,591 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 29,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 29,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Wiper torn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 27,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre x3

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

Nearside Wiper torn

Offside Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,057 miles

TPMS lamp is staying on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 20,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

TPMS lamp is staying on

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 VUU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BW14 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

BW14 VUU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2014.

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