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J555 PMC

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 104,611 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,474 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no exhaust emissions printout due to low reading at diesel smoke meter at time of test limits tested and met.

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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J555 PMC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 J555 PMC, 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 J555 PMC registered?

J555 PMC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is J555 PMC safe to buy?

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