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LB05 LEZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,999 mi
Last recorded105,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 LEZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 78,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,902 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle 1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 52,539 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 29,091 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LB05 LEZ 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 LB05 LEZ, 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 LB05 LEZ registered?

LB05 LEZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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