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SM14 LZU

2014 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 LZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 86,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 81,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 81,450 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,932 miles

slight heat damage to nsr brake disc

slight lip on wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2017 25,932 miles

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

slight heat damage to nsr brake disc

slight lip on wear on front brake discs

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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SM14 LZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM14 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 LZU registered?

SM14 LZU is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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