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LC15 PYL

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,931 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 69,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Offside Rear level sensor adrift

Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,968 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 59,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,460 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 41,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,446 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 PYL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

LC15 PYL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is LC15 PYL safe to buy?

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