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JR04 DEC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,793 mi
Last recorded116,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR04 DEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18 - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,084 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

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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JR04 DEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JR04 DEC, 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 JR04 DEC registered?

JR04 DEC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 May 2014.

Is JR04 DEC safe to buy?

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