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LJ08 ALD

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,991 mi
Last recorded52,991 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ALD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 52,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 47,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 47,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 225/60 17 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 225/60 17 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread & tyre shoulder 225/60 17 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 225/60 17 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S light showing but not indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jun 2023 116,691 miles

Coolant leak suspect EGR cooler cover ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 104,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light displayed on dash but not indicating a fault

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,475 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 41,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,695 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,496 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault indicating low pressure (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,399 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage due to low pressure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 26,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage due to low pressure

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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LJ08 ALD is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LJ08 ALD, 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 LJ08 ALD registered?

LJ08 ALD is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is LJ08 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 ALD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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