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MJ14 UHX

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 UHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 118,808 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm centre - bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished(235/55/18 104V XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose security

tpms warning lamp indicating low pressure

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,341 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2024 112,836 miles

Both front wiper blades streaky

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear registration plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox heatshield loose on nearside

TPMS light on indicating loss of tyre pressure

Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (positive terminal also loose) (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front wiper blades streaky

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear registration plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox heatshield loose on nearside

TPMS light on indicating loss of tyre pressure

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2023 109,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,138 miles

t/p/m/s light on

Fail 23 Mar 2022 106,136 miles

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

front discs lipped

t/p/m/s light on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts through to rears covered (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear registration plate bulb cover/lens in missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts through to rears covered (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear registration plate bulb cover/lens in missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates tyre at low pressure

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,918 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 UHX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ14 UHX, 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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MJ14 UHX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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