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FH14 KZU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 KZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 124,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 121,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 103,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 87,343 miles

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Rear brake pads and discs wearing low.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,426 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 63,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,975 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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FH14 KZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH14 KZU, 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 FH14 KZU registered?

FH14 KZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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