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LT14 ZXU

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,723 mi
Last recorded103,723 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT14 ZXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 98,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 97,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,910 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 72,969 miles

Nearside Front locking nut damaged

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

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

Offside headlight has moisture inside

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

Fail 17 May 2022 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative non-tpms valve fitted (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full l/h lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front locking nut damaged

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

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

Offside headlight has moisture inside

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

Pass 27 May 2021 60,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 60,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 52,529 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 34,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 34,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wiper Blades Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,475 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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LT14 ZXU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LT14 ZXU, 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 LT14 ZXU registered?

LT14 ZXU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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