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HJ14 HKC

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,413 mi
Last recorded125,413 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 HKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,413 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 125,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 125,165 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

TPMS ON

Pass 27 Dec 2024 110,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment asap (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,975 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,649 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,324 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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HJ14 HKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HJ14 HKC, 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 HJ14 HKC registered?

HJ14 HKC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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