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DC15 LXN

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 LXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 100,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 70,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,921 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Aug 2021 44,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,824 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,894 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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DC15 LXN is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

DC15 LXN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2015.

Is DC15 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC15 LXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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