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FY14 BYJ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,936 mi
Last recorded112,936 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,936 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

slight play in nearside steering track rod inner joint...

slight play in offside steering inner track rod joint...

Fail 12 May 2026 112,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

slight play in nearside steering track rod inner joint...

slight play in offside steering inner track rod joint...

Pass 15 May 2025 107,104 miles

slight play in both steering rack inner track rod joints...

Fail 9 May 2025 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both steering rack inner track rod joints...

Pass 14 May 2024 102,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,551 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,556 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,556 miles

Towbar component insecure ball neck (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FY14 BYJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY14 BYJ, 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 FY14 BYJ registered?

FY14 BYJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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