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L222 SGS

2014 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,991 mi
Last recorded67,991 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SGS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,991 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s parking brake reading low. recomend inspection.

Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s parking brake reading low. recomend inspection.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 46,112 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside parking brake reading low recomend inspection/adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,754 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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L222 SGS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L222 SGS, 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 L222 SGS registered?

L222 SGS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2014.

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