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FY14 PBZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,789 mi
Last recorded125,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 PBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 125,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,833 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,470 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,257 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,041 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Apr 2017 31,642 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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FY14 PBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY14 PBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY14 PBZ registered?

FY14 PBZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is FY14 PBZ safe to buy?

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