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CU15 LZT

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU15 LZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,729 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,481 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,594 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 39,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 39,567 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 11,123 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 11,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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CU15 LZT 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 CU15 LZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU15 LZT registered?

CU15 LZT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2015.

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