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LX14 KEK

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 KEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 55,342 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,342 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 3 May 2022 51,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 46,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,047 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AROUND 3MM

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AROUND 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SHIM INSECURE

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LX14 KEK is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 LX14 KEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX14 KEK registered?

LX14 KEK is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is LX14 KEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX14 KEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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