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J20 SYE

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 SYE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,073 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 45,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 15,097 miles

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

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

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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J20 SYE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J20 SYE, 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 J20 SYE registered?

J20 SYE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2014.

Is J20 SYE safe to buy?

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