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HG14 LFJ

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,346 mi
Last recorded86,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 86,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes slightly perished - n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 73,331 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes slightly perished - n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn / Discs slightly lipped/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 21,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 17,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

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

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