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DF15 LCV

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,465 mi
Last recorded121,465 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 LCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,465 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,548 miles

FUEL TANK GEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,918 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,554 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,554 miles

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

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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DF15 LCV 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 72.7%.

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 DF15 LCV, 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 DF15 LCV registered?

DF15 LCV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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