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LC15 PFX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 PFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 53,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,629 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 43,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,653 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,809 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 26,465 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 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 21,130 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 May 2018 21,130 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

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 PFX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC15 PFX registered?

LC15 PFX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is LC15 PFX safe to buy?

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