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LJ14 DLF

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,120 mi
Last recorded90,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 DLF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,120 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 83,631 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 83,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,717 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,254 miles

tpms warning light on but vehicle has been fitted with spare wheels and winter tyres.

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 DLF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

LJ14 DLF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 May 2014.

Is LJ14 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ14 DLF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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