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LR14 FKA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 FKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 97,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Dec 2024 97,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 85,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 79,394 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 79,394 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 27,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,310 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 FKA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LR14 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

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

Is LR14 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 FKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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