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J111 FYL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,407 mi
Last recorded39,407 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 FYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 29,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 29,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessively high travel, needs adjustment, no effort on brake test (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 23,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracking

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

both rear tyres heavy cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,135 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 12,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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J111 FYL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 J111 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J111 FYL registered?

J111 FYL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 February 2014.

Is J111 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 FYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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