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LC15 MGO

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 MGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 143,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 143,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 129,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 129,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 115,743 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 103,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 91,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 91,745 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 76,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 64,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 64,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in Tread x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,099 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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LC15 MGO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC15 MGO, 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 LC15 MGO registered?

LC15 MGO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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