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HG14 LFH

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,437 mi
Last recorded103,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 LFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose and not facing the correct direction

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 103,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose and not facing the correct direction

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,493 miles

Hand brake lever near the end of travel suggesting adjustment required

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 79,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,202 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scatched (8.3.1a)

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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HG14 LFH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG14 LFH, 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 HG14 LFH registered?

HG14 LFH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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