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EA64 BYZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA64 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,543 miles

o/s/f tyre showing approx 2.5mm tread in places

rear brake pads difficult to inspect but are possibly getting low from what can be seen

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre showing approx 2.5mm tread in places

rear brake pads difficult to inspect but are possibly getting low from what can be seen

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,233 miles

o/s sill cover becoming insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2024 106,065 miles

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

o/s sill cover becoming insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,767 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,837 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2019 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,348 miles

both front tyres wearing low and front brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,966 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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EA64 BYZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA64 BYZ, 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 EA64 BYZ registered?

EA64 BYZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 December 2014.

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