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L22 MAL

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 MAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 43,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L22 MAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 L22 MAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L22 MAL registered?

L22 MAL is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is L22 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 MAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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