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LJ14 DKX

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 DKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2025 51,657 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,514 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2024 48,514 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,998 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2023 44,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,561 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF and OSR ()

Emissions not detected

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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LJ14 DKX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ14 DKX, 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 LJ14 DKX registered?

LJ14 DKX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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