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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LR14 VRUMOT history

LR14 VRU is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LR14 VRU black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,526 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR14 VRU was last recorded at 98,526 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,526 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,526 miles
  • 2024 – 91,413 miles
  • 2023 – 84,069 miles
  • 2022 – 79,276 miles
  • 2021 – 70,898 miles
  • 2020 – 59,741 miles
  • 2019 – 48,599 miles
  • 2018 – 39,898 miles
  • 2017 – 32,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    935611588978
    • 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))
  2. Fail98,526 miles (+7,113)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    883334214086
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass91,413 miles (+7,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    953751892843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass84,069 miles (+4,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    149363789378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass79,276 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,276 miles
    Test number
    696168593751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,898 miles (+11,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    241798400731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass59,741 miles (+11,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    113407243852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass48,599 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    462200676186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail48,599 miles (+8,701)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    499771152773
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,898 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    234078218982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass32,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,282 miles
    Test number
    955907755297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,281 miles (+730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    395177513249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  13. Fail31,551 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    205542608358
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about LR14 VRU

Does LR14 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 VRU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR14 VRU?
The MOT on LR14 VRU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR14 VRU done?
LR14 VRU was recorded at 98,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has LR14 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 VRU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR14 VRU 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 VRU find?
LR14 VRU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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