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SV14 ZHT

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,004 mi
Last recorded102,004 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 ZHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,004 miles

General corrosion

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 102,004 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general coorosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,721 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,278 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 80,272 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels sticking slightly

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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SV14 ZHT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV14 ZHT, 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 SV14 ZHT registered?

SV14 ZHT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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