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LR14 VUA

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 VUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 95,337 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on outer part of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Boot door outer trim ( spoiler ) not fully secure.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on tread with some little piece inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack at "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is perished and has a cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, need adjustment.

Fail 29 Dec 2020 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On cut on tread and crack on tread. Is also excessively perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on outer part of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Boot door outer trim ( spoiler ) not fully secure.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on tread with some little piece inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack at "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is perished and has a cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, need adjustment.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 51,342 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has several cuts on tread. ( manufacturer code 0314 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has a cut on tread. ( manufacturer code 0314 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,525 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 33,525 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2017 23,643 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 VUA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

LR14 VUA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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