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LG14 GVW

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 GVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 100,379 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,267 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 47,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 47,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,451 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,450 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,574 miles

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,574 miles

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

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,320 miles

Both rear Tyres perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,574 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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LG14 GVW is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG14 GVW, 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 LG14 GVW registered?

LG14 GVW is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 April 2014.

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