CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR14 VHF

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 VHF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 117,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 100,499 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 100,495 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant on min mark

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides + slight wear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,439 miles

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

Rear drive shaft corroded both

Fail 31 Aug 2021 81,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear drive shaft corroded both

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,682 miles

Nearside Lower Front windscreen has a crack with in black edge of glass corner does not effect view of road in any way.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk - 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm - marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,037 miles

small crack in n/s lower part of windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,671 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR14 VHF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White 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 VHF, 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

How do I check the history of LR14 VHF?

You can check the full history of LR14 VHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR14 VHF registered?

LR14 VHF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is LR14 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 VHF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR14 VHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR14 VHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.