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J13 LAE

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 LAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 110,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,259 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front fog lights not working

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,127 miles

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2021 73,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,907 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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J13 LAE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J13 LAE, 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 J13 LAE registered?

J13 LAE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2014.

Is J13 LAE safe to buy?

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