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LR14 VTN

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 VTN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,896 miles

Handbrake has slight movement indicating adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge 215/70 r16 100h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 51,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge 215/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 48,002 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge 215/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,264 miles

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

tyre pressure warning indicator on

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 29,898 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 VTN is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

LR14 VTN is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is LR14 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 VTN 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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