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L7 LXB

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 LXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,291 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,744 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,644 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jan 2019 40,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,161 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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L7 LXB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L7 LXB, 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 L7 LXB registered?

L7 LXB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2015.

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