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CX14 ZFW

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,063 mi
Last recorded141,063 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX14 ZFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2026 140,994 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level over maximum mark

parking brake performance only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Apr 2025 133,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking joint between hose and caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level over maximum mark

parking brake performance only just met. system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,679 miles

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin low all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

child seats fitted in rear, unable to fully inspect safety belts

Fail 9 Dec 2023 123,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin low all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

child seats fitted in rear, unable to fully inspect safety belts

Pass 30 Dec 2022 109,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,841 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,453 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,497 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,764 miles

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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CX14 ZFW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX14 ZFW, 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 CX14 ZFW registered?

CX14 ZFW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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