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LC14 DZV

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,278 mi
Last recorded104,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 DZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 104,278 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 104,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,936 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 67,936 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outer edge cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,343 miles

Front Both front outer track rod ends slightly perished

Rear both rear tyres have slight cracking due too age

Pass 16 May 2019 47,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 16 May 2018 39,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 28,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LC14 DZV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 LC14 DZV, 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 LC14 DZV registered?

LC14 DZV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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