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PN14 ZBV

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN14 ZBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 7 Nov 2025 131,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 26 Oct 2024 119,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Approx and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Approx and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 99,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 62,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,281 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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PN14 ZBV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN14 ZBV, 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 PN14 ZBV registered?

PN14 ZBV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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