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AL12 LAT

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,511 mi
Last recorded38,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 LAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly unable to test rear wheel bearings (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 38,473 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly unable to test rear wheel bearings (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 30,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 28,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 26,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

tpms indicates loss of tyre pressure

Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tpms indicates loss of tyre pressure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,671 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AL12 LAT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL12 LAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL12 LAT registered?

AL12 LAT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AL12 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 LAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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