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MJ14 BUA

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,101 mi
Last recorded60,101 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 BUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,534 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,734 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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MJ14 BUA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ14 BUA, 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 MJ14 BUA registered?

MJ14 BUA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2014.

Is MJ14 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ14 BUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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