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JR05 GER

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR05 GER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 79,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,225 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,223 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,494 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 45,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,249 miles

Nearside Front 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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JR05 GER is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 JR05 GER, 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 JR05 GER registered?

JR05 GER is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is JR05 GER safe to buy?

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