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LC15 OTV

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 OTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5 mm. 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc excessively scored. running metal to metal with brake pad. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant level low.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5 mm. 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tpms light on dash.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,734 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 66,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 58,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges 0 mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread. 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges 0 mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 49,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges 0 mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread. 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges 0 mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,694 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 35,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake efficiency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,935 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 OTV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

LC15 OTV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is LC15 OTV safe to buy?

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