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MF14 LFE

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF14 LFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 130,038 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 122,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield insecure

TPMS on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,348 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

exhaust system is damaged and kinked

head light beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2023 108,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is to the incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is to the incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

exhaust system is damaged and kinked

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,327 miles

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2021 69,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,766 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 37,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,558 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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MF14 LFE is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF14 LFE, 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 MF14 LFE registered?

MF14 LFE is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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