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HJ14 ZYF

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 ZYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,576 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 103,569 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2025 99,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 99,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,478 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots are perished/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, wearing into pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 85,716 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots are perished/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 52,115 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 43,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,771 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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HJ14 ZYF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ14 ZYF, 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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HJ14 ZYF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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