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Y26 NJS

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 NJS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 92,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,121 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,033 miles

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,050 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 43,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,784 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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Y26 NJS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y26 NJS, 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

How do I check the history of Y26 NJS?

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What year was Y26 NJS registered?

Y26 NJS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is Y26 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 NJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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