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BW14 XOV

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,562 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 51,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2022 40,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,603 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both are beginning to crack. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 31,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,848 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 25,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,605 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 18,605 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 XOV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

BW14 XOV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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