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M222 LCS

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 LCS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and on 2,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,668 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,013 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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M222 LCS 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 M222 LCS, 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 M222 LCS registered?

M222 LCS is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 October 2014.

Is M222 LCS safe to buy?

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