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DG14 LBN

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 LBN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,329 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 93,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,037 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 79,037 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,552 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 71,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,462 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,503 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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DG14 LBN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG14 LBN, 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 DG14 LBN registered?

DG14 LBN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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