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J80 VEG

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 VEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 109,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,311 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake performance only just met requirement's

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,524 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

under covers fitted

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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J80 VEG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J80 VEG, 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 J80 VEG registered?

J80 VEG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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