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JC53 KLS

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 KLS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 116,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,915 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JC53 KLS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JC53 KLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC53 KLS registered?

JC53 KLS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2014.

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