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SM63 LDF

2014 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 LDF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,863 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,245 miles

Advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,819 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,499 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 44,777 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 29,933 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 22,747 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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SM63 LDF is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM63 LDF, 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 SM63 LDF registered?

SM63 LDF is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2014.

Is SM63 LDF safe to buy?

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