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LB15 JXS

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 JXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 91,213 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 91,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,690 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 77,373 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 77,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,628 miles

Front bonnet second locking device sized

Fail 26 Jan 2023 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front bonnet second locking device sized

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,565 miles

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

tmps light on

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 51,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,995 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 47,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,823 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,822 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,723 miles

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

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

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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LB15 JXS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LB15 JXS, 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 LB15 JXS registered?

LB15 JXS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2015.

Is LB15 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB15 JXS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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