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SFZ 8791

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,995 mi
Last recorded84,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 8791
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 75,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 62,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 54,257 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking.

Pass 21 May 2021 49,297 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,315 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 39,315 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 30,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,330 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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SFZ 8791 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,700cc 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 SFZ 8791, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFZ 8791 registered?

SFZ 8791 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is SFZ 8791 safe to buy?

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