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SY64 VZT

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,077 mi
Last recorded170,077 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY64 VZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 170,077 miles

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

UNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Apr 2024 162,554 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 162,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 146,420 miles

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 25 Apr 2022 133,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside 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))

Offside front and rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Rear fuel tank heat shield corroded at front fittings and ratteling

Rear wiper not working

Fail 13 Apr 2022 132,437 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside 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))

Offside front and rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Rear fuel tank heat shield corroded at front fittings and ratteling

Rear wiper not working

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,656 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 118,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 111,444 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 111,442 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,656 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SY64 VZT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY64 VZT, 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 SY64 VZT registered?

SY64 VZT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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The MOT history for SY64 VZT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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