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BX14 ZXA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,065 mi
Last recorded134,065 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX14 ZXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 134,065 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 134,065 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 105,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,713 miles

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 19 Apr 2022 53,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 49,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,541 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) nearside front inner steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint as marked (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,452 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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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BX14 ZXA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX14 ZXA, 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 BX14 ZXA registered?

BX14 ZXA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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