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S26 BYD

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 BYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,602 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))

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))

knock in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,542 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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S26 BYD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S26 BYD, 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 S26 BYD registered?

S26 BYD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is S26 BYD safe to buy?

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