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145,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
TPMS light on
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working washer jets incorrect operation /opposite (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
TPMS light on
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight signs of heat on the disc (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
TPMS light is on
coolant level is low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have got hot at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear washer controls swapped
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear washer controls swapped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not operating Nearside (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Slight smearing wiper blade
Washer control swapped front with rear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Slight smearing wiper blade
Washer control swapped front with rear
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK14 XKJ 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 50%.
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 EK14 XKJ, 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 EK14 XKJ registered?
EK14 XKJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2014.
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