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DF14 BNJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 95,665 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar , lower gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and rear subframe and suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,841 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,660 miles

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

tps light staying on

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 37,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,276 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,006 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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DF14 BNJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF14 BNJ, 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 DF14 BNJ registered?

DF14 BNJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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