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LV14 HDH

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,790 mi
Last recorded125,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 HDH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 125,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,826 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,778 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Fail 19 Jan 2024 99,776 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine noisy

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,043 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 HDH is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 LV14 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

LV14 HDH is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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