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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

LR14 KAOMOT history

LR14 KAO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

LR14 KAO black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
90,534 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR14 KAO was last recorded at 90,534 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 3,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,737 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,797 miles
Average per year
5,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,534 miles
  • 2025 – 86,737 miles
  • 2024 – 75,987 miles
  • 2023 – 67,783 miles
  • 2022 – 57,828 miles
  • 2021 – 51,592 miles
  • 2019 – 46,357 miles
  • 2018 – 42,474 miles
  • 2017 – 35,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,534 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,534 miles (+3,797)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    994647532775
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,737 miles (+10,750)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    871645067051
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,987 miles (+8,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    843918014679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,783 miles (+378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    258286973497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,405 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    993794240469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,828 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    685145517376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,592 miles (+2,784)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    436935922500
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small pin hole chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has high travel

  8. Pass48,808 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    754875060879
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,357 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    549116179948
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    284211698878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,474 miles (+6,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    148800495942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass35,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    389566760415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,498 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    150457981350
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR14 KAO

Does LR14 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 KAO is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR14 KAO?
The MOT on LR14 KAO is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR14 KAO done?
LR14 KAO was recorded at 90,534 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,806 miles a year.
Has LR14 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 KAO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LR14 KAO 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 LR14 KAO find?
LR14 KAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust mounting defective; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both sides.

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