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FJ14 SZO

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,609 mi
Last recorded111,609 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 SZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,336 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,509 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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FJ14 SZO is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ14 SZO, 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 FJ14 SZO registered?

FJ14 SZO is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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