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KS14 ZXV

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 ZXV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,609 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 136,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,194 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,179 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 95,516 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR Inner Track Arm Bush Worn With Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR Inner Track Arm Bush Worn With Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 28 May 2021 85,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 85,588 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,500 miles

Front Engine cover & Undertray Fitted

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,500 miles

Front Engine cover & Undertray Fitted

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,128 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

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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KS14 ZXV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KS14 ZXV, 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 KS14 ZXV registered?

KS14 ZXV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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