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J30 VKY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 VKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,349 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 85,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J30 VKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 J30 VKY, 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 J30 VKY registered?

J30 VKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is J30 VKY safe to buy?

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