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LX14 KFL

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 KFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,110 miles

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

Timing chain noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,872 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 123,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,915 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,587 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,808 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 16,416 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 16,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

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 KFL is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LX14 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

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

Is LX14 KFL safe to buy?

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