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FY14 SVJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 SVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,937 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 136,935 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 102,722 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,733 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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FY14 SVJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

FY14 SVJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is FY14 SVJ safe to buy?

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