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SE55 JAL

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE55 JAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 87,092 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,233 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr & nsr

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr & nsr

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,303 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All pads appear half worn but restricted view

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats

Engine covers and under trays fitted oscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,641 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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SE55 JAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SE55 JAL, 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 SE55 JAL registered?

SE55 JAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is SE55 JAL safe to buy?

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