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FX14 GWJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,057 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Aug 2026 116,036 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 91,274 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance poor

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,936 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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FX14 GWJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX14 GWJ, 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 FX14 GWJ registered?

FX14 GWJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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