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L123 XSA

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,264 mi
Last recorded107,264 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 XSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 107,264 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 9 May 2024 98,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 89,923 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 81,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 81,067 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 71,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 65,548 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink, preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 61,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,958 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 46,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L123 XSA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L123 XSA, 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 L123 XSA registered?

L123 XSA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is L123 XSA safe to buy?

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