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L3 CKM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 CKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 92,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 85,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,359 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 76,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 50,724 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 42,999 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2017 24,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L3 CKM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L3 CKM, 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 L3 CKM registered?

L3 CKM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is L3 CKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 CKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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