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DF15 LXX

2015 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 LXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 69,875 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads, advise further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 62,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 62,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 54,614 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 54,614 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 48,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also cracked between treads, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also has a nail in tread, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 42,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 42,513 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only excess travel (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 32,366 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Advise further inspection/repair (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 22,601 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 LXX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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