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AO14 DZM

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,157 mi
Last recorded154,157 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 DZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 154,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 144,479 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 26 Aug 2025 144,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 133,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,600 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 124,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,353 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 113,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging object placed in centre console

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO14 DZM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO14 DZM, 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 AO14 DZM registered?

AO14 DZM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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