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LC14 STZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,802 mi
Last recorded117,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 STZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 117,802 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 117,802 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 34,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,053 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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LC14 STZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc 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 STZ, 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 LC14 STZ registered?

LC14 STZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is LC14 STZ safe to buy?

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