Zontes Zt (2014)
2014 Zontes Zt
CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2014 Zontes Zt. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 ZONTES ZT falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.3% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and nearly a quarter of these vehicles (21.9%) have recorded dangerous defects—a genuine concern for a prospective buyer. This suggests a reliability problem that sits above the norm, not a minor quirk.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age at just under 10,000 miles on average, which masks what are otherwise frequent issues: owners are dealing with 1.11 failures and 3.4 advisories per test on average. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and brake systems, where most advisory flags typically cluster on Chinese-market bikes of this era.
What to check before buying a 2014 Zontes Zt
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Zontes Zt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Zontes Zt vehicles fall between 4,487 and 11,910 miles.
2014 Zontes Zt — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Zontes Zt
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.9%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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19.1%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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17.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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12.6%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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9.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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8.9%
Rear Stop lamp not working
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8.8%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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