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FY14 FWZ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 FWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 59,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 55,403 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 55,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 51,056 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 51,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 50,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 48,725 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level at min

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY14 FWZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY14 FWZ, 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 FY14 FWZ registered?

FY14 FWZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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