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LF15 MTU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 MTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 102,523 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2026 102,522 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached and near side rear fog light unit and indicator (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced more then 80% not working (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached bumper secured by tape (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,577 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,225 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 83,225 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 63,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,836 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2021 54,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,366 miles

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

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 MTU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF15 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

LF15 MTU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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