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LC15 MHE

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,932 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 38,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 37,777 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,272 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 35,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 28,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Front 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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LC15 MHE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

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

Is LC15 MHE safe to buy?

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