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J29 GSY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 149,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,811 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 132,801 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel RECORDING AN 88% IMBALANCE (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 102,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area light long cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low .

Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area light long cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low .

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 53,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J29 GSY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J29 GSY, 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 J29 GSY registered?

J29 GSY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2014.

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