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LM14 XKU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 XKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,865 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 87,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,224 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 67,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,594 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 XKU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKU, 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 LM14 XKU registered?

LM14 XKU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is LM14 XKU safe to buy?

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