Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Zontes Zt?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Zontes Zt?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Zontes Zt?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Zontes Zt vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Zontes Zt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles, the 2014 Zontes Zt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Zontes Zt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Zontes Zt are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (28.4% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (25.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Zontes Zt?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Zontes Zt (2014)

274 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Zontes Zt

CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2014 Zontes Zt. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2014 Zontes Zt — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.11

Over 4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 274 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 274 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 28.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Chain guard missing

Lighting 25.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear Stop lamp not working · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 24.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 19.1%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 8.5%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 6.5%

Rear Brake binding but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Zontes Zt

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 888 Zontes Zt vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.8%

282

Silver 18.9%

168

Red 17.9%

159

Orange 14.6%

130

White 8.3%

Blue 5.5%

Grey 2.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Zontes Zt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,830

typical

4,487

low mileage

11,910

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Zontes Zt vehicles fall between 4,487 and 11,910 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,487 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,487–11,910 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Zontes Zts sit.

⚠ Over 16,078 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Zontes Zt — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2014 Zontes Zts are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.11

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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