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LM14 FTT

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 FTT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,954 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,613 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,700 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Fail 4 Aug 2023 85,700 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ( INNER / OUTER EDGES )

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,189 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT TREAD PATTERN ( OUTER EDGE )

Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT TREAD PATTERN ( OUTER EDGE )

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,889 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING OUTER EDGE / TREAD PATTERN.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (JUST LEGAL) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,101 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED IN THREAD PATTERN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED IN THREAD PATTERN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,137 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 21,642 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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LM14 FTT is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LM14 FTT, 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 LM14 FTT registered?

LM14 FTT is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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