2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · EL53 BOO
2014 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 139,790 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL53 BOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 139,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL53 BOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Sportage (EL53 BOO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EL53 BOO Mileage History
- 20/09/2022103,102 mi
- 05/09/2023109,964 mi+6,862 mi
- 02/09/2024126,102 mi+16,138 mi
- 29/08/2025139,678 mi+13,576 mi
- 04/09/2025139,790 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 12,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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