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SY14 LPA

2014 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,170 mi
Last recorded126,170 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LPA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,170 miles

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

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished. Track rod end gaiters perished.

Fail 24 Sep 2025 126,170 miles

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

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished. Track rod end gaiters perished.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,078 miles

Front brake pads 1/2 worn. Rear track arm inner bushes worn at central sleeve. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished. Handbrake just within limits.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,785 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 101,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 88,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,517 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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SY14 LPA is a 2014 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY14 LPA, 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 SY14 LPA registered?

SY14 LPA is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2014.

Is SY14 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 LPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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