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SP14 ZXY

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 ZXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,745 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 108,725 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,653 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,987 miles

emission too clean to be detected

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,987 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emission too clean to be detected

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 79,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both sides inner rack tie rods threads corroded

Nearside Rear Lower anti vibration arm weight insecure

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm 235/55r18

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber insecure

oil level above max

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both sides inner rack tie rods threads corroded

Nearside Rear Lower anti vibration arm weight insecure

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm 235/55r18

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber insecure

oil level above max

secondary bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm 235\55\r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

clutch pedal rubber insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm 235\55\r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

clutch pedal rubber insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,269 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,832 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it and on3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2017 33,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SP14 ZXY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP14 ZXY, 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 SP14 ZXY registered?

SP14 ZXY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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