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SJ64 BWL

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 BWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,738 miles

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 24 Sep 2025 143,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 126,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,659 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully see rear brake pads (thin,!!)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,172 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 59,540 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked from offside to nearside across lower part of screen,only just passed test.Recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 49,352 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 49,352 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolent and engine oil low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,020 miles

Engine oil on min.

Front brake pads 90%or more worn,rear brake pads 95% or more worn,recommend their all replaced

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

Tread on o.s.f tyre as low as 2.5mm

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 24,812 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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SJ64 BWL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ64 BWL, 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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SJ64 BWL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2014.

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