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LX14 RKA

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 RKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 98,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders, and worn to wear bars

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,876 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,641 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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LX14 RKA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RKA, 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 LX14 RKA registered?

LX14 RKA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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