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MJ14 XUG

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,726 mi
Last recorded100,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 XUG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 94,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,722 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 82,717 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,517 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 XUG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

MJ14 XUG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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