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SK14 OXJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 OXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 111,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,833 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

prop shaft missing at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

prop shaft missing at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2021 71,787 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2021 71,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive play DANGEROUS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,783 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,393 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 OXJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK14 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

SK14 OXJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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