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DX15 LWT

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX15 LWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,241 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 85,241 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 75,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyre monitor light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,278 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 34,191 miles

Front wiper blades just starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,547 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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DX15 LWT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX15 LWT, 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 DX15 LWT registered?

DX15 LWT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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