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SJ14 HLD

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,793 mi
Last recorded99,793 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,631 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 39,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

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 HLD 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 77.8%.

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 HLD, 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 SJ14 HLD registered?

SJ14 HLD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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