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LF14 MBU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 MBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 99,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,674 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 85,212 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,475 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 69,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 55,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Washer jet not working correctly but sufficient spray from offside jet to clear the full swept area

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn and starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer sidewall and outer ridge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn and starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking to outer sidewall and outer ridge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,600 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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LF14 MBU 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 69.2%.

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 LF14 MBU, 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 LF14 MBU registered?

LF14 MBU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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