2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BU14 XHW
2014 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 143,277 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,277 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.
BU14 XHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 143,277 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.
BU14 XHW 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 (BU14 XHW) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative valve sensor not fitted (5.2.3 (h)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BU14 XHW Mileage History
- 12/04/2022126,860 mi
- 12/04/2022126,860 mi
- 15/04/2023133,792 mi+6,932 mi
- 15/04/2023133,792 mi
- 09/04/2024143,277 mi+9,485 mi
Average of roughly 8,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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