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EJ14 SZZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 SZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 73,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 67,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH = 2.mm / minimum =1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 58,926 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH = 2.mm / minimum =1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,586 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2022 47,585 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2021 42,321 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 4 Aug 2020 37,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in inner section of tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in inner section of tread

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level becoming low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn,lipped and scored

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,073 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn,lipped and scored

Pass 2 May 2018 29,304 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 29,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,232 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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EJ14 SZZ 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 EJ14 SZZ, 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 EJ14 SZZ registered?

EJ14 SZZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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