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SJ14 FVB

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 FVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 111,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2022 105,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 91,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,368 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 86,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two punctures, one on inner edge, one in center ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 71,790 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two punctures, one on inner edge, one in center ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

item removed from swept area

Fail 22 Feb 2018 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

item removed from swept area

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,755 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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SJ14 FVB is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ14 FVB, 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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SJ14 FVB is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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