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SY64 SBX

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY64 SBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 100,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle imbalance by 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush very worn to body mount in front of the wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush very worn to body mount in front of the wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting very low due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 94,212 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's have been red hot due to brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn due to brakes binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,079 miles

Rear heat shield could be better secured

Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield could be better secured

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,579 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 19 Oct 2020 73,578 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,535 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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SY64 SBX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 SY64 SBX, 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 SY64 SBX registered?

SY64 SBX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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