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L80 TAD

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 TAD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in main tread grooves 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in main tread grooves 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in main tread grooves 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in main tread grooves and cut in tread 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 75,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/perished crack in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,747 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,719 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L80 TAD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 L80 TAD, 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 L80 TAD registered?

L80 TAD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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