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SJ64 BYD

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,967 mi
Last recorded147,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 BYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 147,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 120,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,070 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,692 miles

front wiperblades torn

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 BYD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ64 BYD, 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 SJ64 BYD registered?

SJ64 BYD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is SJ64 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ64 BYD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ64 BYD have outstanding finance?

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