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J7 HJL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HJL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 95,545 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,255 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,668 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,469 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,411 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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J7 HJL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J7 HJL, 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 J7 HJL registered?

J7 HJL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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