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SHZ 8143

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8143
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 95,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 88,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sound proof bush worn /split

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,654 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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SHZ 8143 is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SHZ 8143, 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 SHZ 8143 registered?

SHZ 8143 is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2014.

Is SHZ 8143 safe to buy?

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