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J15 USK

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 USK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,282 miles

Front front discs look worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rea pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,282 miles

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

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

Front front discs look worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rea pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,979 miles

both rear tyres have several deep cuts in the tread pattern, no cords or ply exposed at present time

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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J15 USK 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 90.9%.

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 J15 USK, 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 J15 USK registered?

J15 USK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2014.

Is J15 USK safe to buy?

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