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SJ14 ZDG

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,747 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil warning lamp on

Fail 1 Jun 2025 88,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil warning lamp on

Pass 30 May 2024 78,387 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 71,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 59,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,121 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection.

chip in screen

Pass 25 May 2017 15,283 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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SJ14 ZDG is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ14 ZDG, 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 SJ14 ZDG registered?

SJ14 ZDG is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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