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SJ14 FVP

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,119 mi
Last recorded168,119 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 FVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2025 168,119 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 156,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 136,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 69,036 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 69,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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 FVP is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ14 FVP registered?

SJ14 FVP is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is SJ14 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ14 FVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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