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LJ14 DLE

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 DLE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,593 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light is on

parking brake lever travel is slightly high - req attention soon

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,919 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,630 miles

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

Rear disc back plate

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 40,687 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,782 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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LJ14 DLE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DLE, 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 LJ14 DLE registered?

LJ14 DLE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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