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LF15 NPU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,861 mi
Last recorded80,861 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 68,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 55,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,123 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 47,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,719 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AROUND 3MM

Fail 24 Feb 2020 31,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AROUND 3MM

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,644 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AROUND 3MM

Fail 5 Mar 2019 24,644 miles

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

BRAKE RESIVOR FLUID LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AROUND 3MM

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,165 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 NPU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

LF15 NPU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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