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CU14 LFM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,443 mi
Last recorded92,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 LFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 92,424 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,785 miles

AT Tyres Front - RT Tyres Rear

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Exhaust Gas Leak From Flexi Pipe

Fail 24 Jul 2023 80,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AT Tyres Front - RT Tyres Rear

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Exhaust Gas Leak From Flexi Pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2021 59,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,648 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,647 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,866 miles

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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CU14 LFM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU14 LFM, 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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CU14 LFM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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