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MJ14 SXC

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,131 mi
Last recorded40,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 SXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,818 miles

Large Amount of Travel in Handbrake

Offside Screen Washer Jet Poor

Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,950 miles

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

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

parking brake eff only just met

travel in park brake

Pass 5 Apr 2023 33,894 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 28,408 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2020 25,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,691 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 18 Apr 2019 21,691 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,197 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 SXC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black 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 MJ14 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

MJ14 SXC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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