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J88 ARP

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 ARP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 117,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 95,085 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from nearside rear brake shoes when rotated backwards

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,281 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,550 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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J88 ARP 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 J88 ARP, 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 J88 ARP registered?

J88 ARP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is J88 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 ARP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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