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J888 DUD

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 DUD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,844 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 99,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,251 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,234 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nsf tyre low on pressure

tpms light on

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 43,480 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight lip on rear discs / o/s handbrake little low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J888 DUD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 J888 DUD, 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 J888 DUD registered?

J888 DUD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is J888 DUD safe to buy?

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