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RJ14 FGC

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,343 mi
Last recorded142,343 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 FGC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 142,343 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,468 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 127,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,670 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 91,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 91,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,051 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 85,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,711 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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RJ14 FGC is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 RJ14 FGC, 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 RJ14 FGC registered?

RJ14 FGC is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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