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DC15 LXJ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,963 mi
Last recorded101,963 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 101,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 11 Aug 2026 101,962 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,063 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,063 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with deep cracking evident, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,114 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 16,372 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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DC15 LXJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DC15 LXJ, 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 DC15 LXJ registered?

DC15 LXJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2015.

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