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LC14 SWY

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 SWY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 62,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,545 miles

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lamp lens damage

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lamp lens damage

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2018 29,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,530 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 SWY is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC14 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

LC14 SWY is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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