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FN14 UXZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,776 mi
Last recorded89,776 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN14 UXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,776 miles

After replacement of rear brake pads and discs and Park brake shoes it was found that the Park brake cables are sticking and require replacement as soon as possible.

Just met park brake effort requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Just met park brake effort requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Requires wheel removal for closer inspection see photos (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,533 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror scent ()

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

Engine oil overfill on dipstick, possibly due to oil dilution

Fan belt splitting

Park brake just above minimum @17%, minimum is 16%

Park brake travel high and only holding on last 2 clicks, requires adjustment or repair.

Secondry bonnet catch seized

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low tread requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 82,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror scent ()

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

Engine oil overfill on dipstick, possibly due to oil dilution

Fan belt splitting

Park brake just above minimum @17%, minimum is 16%

Park brake travel high and only holding on last 2 clicks, requires adjustment or repair.

Secondry bonnet catch seized

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low tread requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,892 miles

Offside Rear Park brake effort not as good as nearside, feels like cable seizing possibly, but would require investigation

Park brake effort slightly low at 17%,16% is legal requirement requires investigation

Park brake slight high

Rear Tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,013 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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FN14 UXZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN14 UXZ, 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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FN14 UXZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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