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LF15 GZY

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 GZY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 128,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 128,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 112,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,706 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rearmost exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,933 miles

Tyre pressure light displayed

Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,527 miles

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

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,420 miles

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

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

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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LF15 GZY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF15 GZY, 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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LF15 GZY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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