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EK14 XKJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,102 mi
Last recorded145,102 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 XKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,102 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 145,102 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 133,771 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 119,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 119,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,662 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 103,661 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,179 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,179 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,711 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,711 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,624 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 54,624 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 40,987 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2018 40,987 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2017 26,786 miles

Offside Slight smearing wiper blade

Washer control swapped front with rear

Fail 24 May 2017 26,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Slight smearing wiper blade

Washer control swapped front with rear

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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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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EK14 XKJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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