2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BU11 RTB
2014 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 108,728 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BU11 RTB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 108,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU11 RTB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Sportage (BU11 RTB) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BU11 RTB Mileage History
- 26/01/202484,654 mi
- 06/08/202596,224 mi+11,570 mi
- 06/08/202596,224 mi
- 24/08/2026108,721 mi+12,497 mi
- 04/09/2026108,728 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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