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NJ64 FXE

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ64 FXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

rear seat down not letting me do full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2026 82,976 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not holding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

rear seat down not letting me do full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,569 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 68,569 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2024 61,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,343 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,388 miles

engine / vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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NJ64 FXE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ64 FXE, 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 NJ64 FXE registered?

NJ64 FXE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2014.

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