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H13 LJA

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,976 mi
Last recorded125,976 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 LJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 125,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 113,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,323 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Propshaft bearing/ bush has play

Rear Tank cover loose

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,964 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 87,964 miles

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

Rear H/brake noisy on Rbt test

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,999 miles

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

Offside Front Not working

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

Rear Brakes would benefit a service

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,773 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 27,993 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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H13 LJA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H13 LJA, 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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H13 LJA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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