2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LM14 FUJ
2014 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 98,200 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM14 FUJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 98,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM14 FUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Sportage (LM14 FUJ) between April 2017 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LM14 FUJ Mileage History
- 04/04/201724,227 mi
- 04/04/201724,227 mi
- 29/03/201834,102 mi+9,875 mi
- 06/04/201834,145 mi+43 mi
- 04/04/201944,776 mi+10,631 mi
- 05/08/202051,065 mi+6,289 mi
- 08/10/202158,676 mi+7,611 mi
- 13/10/202158,676 mi
- 07/10/202266,716 mi+8,040 mi
- 09/10/202375,869 mi+9,153 mi
- 09/10/202375,869 mi
- 26/09/202485,435 mi+9,566 mi
- 26/09/202485,435 mi
- 07/10/202592,774 mi+7,339 mi
- 07/10/202592,774 mi
- 29/09/202698,200 mi+5,426 mi
- 29/09/202698,200 mi
Average of roughly 7,797 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
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