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EF14 FXW

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 FXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 113,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread distorting (235/55x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

coolant level low

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2023 103,396 miles

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

TPMS light on

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Nov 2023 103,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (235/55x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS light on

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,470 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Offside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,522 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,522 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,847 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EF14 FXW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF14 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF14 FXW registered?

EF14 FXW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 July 2014.

Is EF14 FXW safe to buy?

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