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MJ63 DHX

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 DHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,289 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,595 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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MJ63 DHX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ63 DHX, 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 MJ63 DHX registered?

MJ63 DHX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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