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LC15 MGV

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,250 mi
Last recorded75,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 61,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 58,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 52,984 miles

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,627 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 MGV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

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

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