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L14 NHE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 NHE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 42,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc showing signs of heat.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEAGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight free play at parking brake lever.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,366 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 245/45/19 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3/3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 23,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 19,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Jul 2020

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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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L14 NHE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 L14 NHE, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L14 NHE registered?

L14 NHE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2017.

Is L14 NHE safe to buy?

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