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PJ14 BPO

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 BPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 131,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 128,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 128,164 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,723 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,313 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 69,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake Has No Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,631 miles

Rear Both tyres cracked and perishing

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,504 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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PJ14 BPO 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 73.3%.

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 PJ14 BPO, 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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PJ14 BPO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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