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BW14 ZPV

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,899 mi
Last recorded161,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 ZPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 137,899 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,093 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 120,093 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,119 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,976 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,972 miles

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

front brake pads 80% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BW14 ZPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW14 ZPV, 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 BW14 ZPV registered?

BW14 ZPV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2014.

Is BW14 ZPV safe to buy?

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