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L6 HKD

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 HKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 119,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,658 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 106,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material making it difficult to inspect properly at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 90,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material making it difficult to inspect properly at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,024 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch trims damaged and slightly loose however unlikely to become detached @ the time of the Mot

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,269 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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L6 HKD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L6 HKD, 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 L6 HKD registered?

L6 HKD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2014.

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