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LC15 MGX

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 92,310 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/60-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,417 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,428 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,714 miles

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

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

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 22 Mar 2018 16,530 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 MGX 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 88.9%.

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 LC15 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

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

Is LC15 MGX safe to buy?

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