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CE03 LVE

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,684 mi
Last recorded129,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs very badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Outer N/s/f fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and cracking but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tpms light on buy not flashing to indicate a fault

Under side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 13 Jul 2026 129,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs very badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Outer N/s/f fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and cracking but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tpms light on buy not flashing to indicate a fault

Under side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear edge of tread and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [225/60/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 104,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear edge of tread and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [225/60/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2256017H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2256017H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,793 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,439 miles

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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CE03 LVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE03 LVE, 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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CE03 LVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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