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LF15 HTY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 HTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 140,215 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn but still serviceable!

offside and nearside front tyres very close to legal limit!

Fail 19 Nov 2025 140,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside front brake pads worn but still serviceable!

offside and nearside front tyres very close to legal limit!

Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,030 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 128,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel!

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 92,292 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,846 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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LF15 HTY 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTY, 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 LF15 HTY registered?

LF15 HTY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is LF15 HTY safe to buy?

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