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LY14 COU

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 COU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,229 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,186 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,933 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,535 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine coolant level low

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear differential has a minor oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Tyre pressure monitor lit but not indicating a fault

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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LY14 COU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY14 COU, 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 LY14 COU registered?

LY14 COU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2014.

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