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MA14 NVJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,694 mi
Last recorded91,694 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 NVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,694 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,694 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exaust leak.. 2 places.. front/rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Rear wheel binding

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 91,691 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to large exhaust blow next to lambda sensor (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side brake locking up in reverse indicating something is insecure in assembly inside the brake drum (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp as water ingress

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front headlamp as water ingress

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 83,598 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2023 77,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,155 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,875 miles

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

Rear Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2019 47,578 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/f tyre cracking

n/r tyre cracking

o/f tyre cracking

o/r tyre cracking

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,752 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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MA14 NVJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MA14 NVJ, 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 MA14 NVJ registered?

MA14 NVJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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