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RO14 XHJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,538 miles

DRIVER WINDOW NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

TAILGATE DAMAGED

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 71,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective SHOWING WHITE LIGHT ( CRACKED ) (4.2.1 (b))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

TAILGATE DAMAGED

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,516 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER BODY DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED ( TEMPORARY REPAIR )

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

TAILGATE BODY DAMAGE

Fail 22 Dec 2021 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT ( X2 ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER BODY DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED ( TEMPORARY REPAIR )

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

TAILGATE BODY DAMAGE

Pass 24 Dec 2020 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 60,045 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is cracked and cut - No cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 59,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is cracked and cut - No cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,132 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT IN THREAD PATTERN

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO14 XHJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO14 XHJ, 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 RO14 XHJ registered?

RO14 XHJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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