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SK14 JWM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 JWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 123,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 112,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre oval (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backplate corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,694 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 60,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 60,133 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,496 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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SK14 JWM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK14 JWM, 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 SK14 JWM registered?

SK14 JWM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 April 2014.

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