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RO14 LVV

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 LVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

engine slightly smokey and smelling of sulphur upon conducting emission test

Fail 29 Oct 2025 88,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working water within offside headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

engine slightly smokey and smelling of sulphur upon conducting emission test

offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside daytime running light inop

Offside headlamp has moisture in lens

Fail 25 Oct 2024 77,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has moisture in lens

Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,147 miles

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

acceptable travel on park brake lever

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

acceptable travel on park brake lever

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,603 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,265 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stone stuck in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 27,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 15,158 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 15,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,722 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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RO14 LVV is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO14 LVV, 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 RO14 LVV registered?

RO14 LVV is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2014.

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The MOT history for RO14 LVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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