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LB15 JZG

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 JZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 133,162 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,998 miles

Front tyres perishing on outer sidewall/edges

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 111,998 miles

Front tyres perishing on outer sidewall/edges

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (offside inner borderline pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,622 miles

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

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 21 Jun 2022 45,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 39,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 24,361 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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LB15 JZG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB15 JZG, 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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LB15 JZG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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