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DF15 LXR

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 LXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 101,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 74,834 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,162 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,162 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 37,400 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 30,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 30,843 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 18 Apr 2019 23,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,755 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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DF15 LXR is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LXR, 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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What year was DF15 LXR registered?

DF15 LXR is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is DF15 LXR safe to buy?

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