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RE14 LYX

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 LYX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 92,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 92,298 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,999 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 76,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,023 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,370 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,370 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,280 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer shoulders

Handbrake long travel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,280 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer shoulders

Handbrake long travel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low & has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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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RE14 LYX is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE14 LYX, 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 RE14 LYX registered?

RE14 LYX is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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