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GJ14 LKY

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 LKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 96,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,935 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 89,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 84,015 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,194 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,194 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 69,504 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 69,504 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,952 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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GJ14 LKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ14 LKY, 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 GJ14 LKY registered?

GJ14 LKY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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