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LL14 VZM

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL14 VZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 108,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Light cluster slightly insercure.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 84,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,548 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,830 miles

tpms light on in dash

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also not allowing inspection of central belt. ()

Rear Indicator bulbs slightly discolored.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 45,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also not allowing inspection of central belt. ()

Rear Indicator bulbs slightly discolored.

Pass 11 May 2019 36,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 28,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 24 May 2017 21,170 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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LL14 VZM is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL14 VZM, 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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LL14 VZM is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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