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LV14 DRZ

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 DRZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 71,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 71,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,982 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,418 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front 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))

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres perishing (cracking)

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,453 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 36,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,901 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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LV14 DRZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 LV14 DRZ, 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 LV14 DRZ registered?

LV14 DRZ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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