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E7 KGJ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 KGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 99,526 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres badly cracking and have flats on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,948 miles

Tow-bar and all electrics removed from vehicle

damage to bonnet and panels when closed it is secure

front and rear suspension very rusty

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to bonnet and panels when closed it is secure

front and rear suspension very rusty

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 55,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 32,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,939 miles

under trays fitted

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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E7 KGJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 E7 KGJ, 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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E7 KGJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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