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RK14 ZXN

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 ZXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,450 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 143,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 136,577 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 136,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 127,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 119,119 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 119,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm , outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 108,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 97,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2020 87,133 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 77,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,651 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front tyres low tread on edges

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,581 miles

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

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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RK14 ZXN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK14 ZXN, 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 RK14 ZXN registered?

RK14 ZXN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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