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LC15 PYD

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,059 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - on minimum permitted limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,998 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,741 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,133 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 PYD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

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

Is LC15 PYD safe to buy?

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