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AV14 GJZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,176 mi
Last recorded86,176 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 GJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,706 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch booster diaphragm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,663 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,955 miles

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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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AV14 GJZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV14 GJZ, 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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AV14 GJZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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