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LF15 LZW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 LZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,189 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 106,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,335 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,580 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

tpms light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2019 37,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 17,363 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 17,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 LZW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 LZW, 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 LF15 LZW registered?

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

Is LF15 LZW safe to buy?

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