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LF14 YVZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,898 miles

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

No reading obtained on DSM

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,578 miles

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 61,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

TPMS VALVE NOT FITTED ( OFFSIDE FRONT )

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 54,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,119 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 49,119 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 31,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,496 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 YVZ 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 LF14 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

LF14 YVZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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