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White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,591 cc

LB14 MXEMOT history

LB14 MXE is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 20 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,890 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 MXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 MXE was last recorded at 84,890 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,814 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
7,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,890 miles
  • 2025 – 76,575 miles
  • 2024 – 62,814 miles
  • 2023 – 52,669 miles
  • 2022 – 50,797 miles
  • 2021 – 44,878 miles
  • 2020 – 37,481 miles
  • 2019 – 31,849 miles
  • 2018 – 22,863 miles
  • 2017 – 13,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,890 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    371036681711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,814 miles (+8,239)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    194565260057
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.80% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,575 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    464071096986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,486 miles (+13,672)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    896781143371
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.96 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.01 % (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.09 % (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,814 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    749757976212
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,809 miles (+10,140)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    317591092683
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.57 % (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    628331999233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall

  8. Fail52,669 miles (+1,872)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    424474296691
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,797 miles (+5,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    321246735528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,878 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    605452509932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,481 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,481 miles
    Test number
    604619355746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel to handbrake
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light indicating a fault

  12. Pass31,849 miles (+8,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    430757326979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass22,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    262949205108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,863 miles (+9,250)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    344306509167
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

  15. Pass13,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,613 miles
    Test number
    910043063022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB14 MXE

Does LB14 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 MXE is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 MXE?
The MOT on LB14 MXE is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 MXE done?
LB14 MXE was recorded at 84,890 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
Has LB14 MXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 MXE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 MXE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB14 MXE find?
LB14 MXE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush.

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