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AK14 LHU

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,508 mi
Last recorded142,508 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 LHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 142,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 122,313 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (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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AK14 LHU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 AK14 LHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK14 LHU registered?

AK14 LHU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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