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GF13 FEZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,626 mi
Last recorded134,626 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 FEZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 134,626 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 134,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/16 - Perished - 1.94mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 133,089 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,902 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 118,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,095 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 96,095 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever lifts to the end of it's travel with only last clicks showing any brake performance. (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge.(215/70x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,848 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GF13 FEZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF13 FEZ, 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 GF13 FEZ registered?

GF13 FEZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 January 2014.

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