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GXZ 2977

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 2977
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,081 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 89,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear

Fail 29 Jul 2022 72,017 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,651 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread and close to its limit

offside front tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge also close to its limit

Fail 24 Jul 2020 55,651 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread and close to its limit

offside front tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge also close to its limit

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 18 Jul 2019 46,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,520 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 41,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

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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GXZ 2977 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 GXZ 2977, 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 GXZ 2977 registered?

GXZ 2977 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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