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SV14 VKJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,638 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,412 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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SV14 VKJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SV14 VKJ, 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 SV14 VKJ registered?

SV14 VKJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is SV14 VKJ safe to buy?

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