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J18 HMF

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,181 mi
Last recorded71,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 HMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 71,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,583 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,594 miles

Front both n/ and o/s front tyres at 3mm in center

Items removed from driver's view prior to test several items hanging from interior mirror

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has small cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,105 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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J18 HMF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 J18 HMF, 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 J18 HMF registered?

J18 HMF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is J18 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 HMF 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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