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LS03 GRS

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 GRS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 91,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Aug 2024 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 68,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure warning light on car has three pressure valves fitted and one standard valve fitted on the nearside front

Fail 12 Aug 2021 61,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads below 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre pressure warning light on car has three pressure valves fitted and one standard valve fitted on the nearside front

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,984 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on; check tyre pressures

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,179 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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LS03 GRS is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS03 GRS, 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 LS03 GRS registered?

LS03 GRS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2014.

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