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RJ63 XXG

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,853 mi
Last recorded88,853 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ63 XXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,410 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 77,547 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,518 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 56,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,336 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2017 25,965 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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RJ63 XXG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ63 XXG, 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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RJ63 XXG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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