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LR14 FJX

2014 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,967 mi
Last recorded118,967 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 FJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,967 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 118,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 109,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,198 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 86,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,052 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 55,052 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Front Pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,092 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From Engine But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,641 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,988 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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LR14 FJX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Grey 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 LR14 FJX, 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 LR14 FJX registered?

LR14 FJX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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