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LY14 FWU

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 FWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 98,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,287 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,285 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

NS sceen wash jet not aligned to screen.

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

Park brake lever at maximum travel.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 6 Jun 2017 23,873 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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 FWU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY14 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

LY14 FWU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is LY14 FWU safe to buy?

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