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P55 JOS

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,700 mi
Last recorded118,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JOS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,383 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 106,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to test rear Seat Belts

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,043 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arms, nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,043 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear tyres low on treads

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arms, nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost control arm inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 78,761 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost control arm inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 65,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,963 miles

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,528 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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P55 JOS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 P55 JOS, 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 P55 JOS registered?

P55 JOS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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