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J14 CEF

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 CEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2026 64,713 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 37,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,504 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 29,550 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 22,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 30,969 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 24,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,288 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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J14 CEF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 J14 CEF, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J14 CEF registered?

J14 CEF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is J14 CEF safe to buy?

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