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L24 JPE

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,489 mi
Last recorded127,489 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 JPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,489 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item inside the swsept area. ()

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 127,489 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item inside the swsept area. ()

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut too the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,536 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2022 94,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,550 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2 to 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,695 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing belt buckle trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2 to 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,488 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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L24 JPE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L24 JPE, 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 L24 JPE registered?

L24 JPE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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