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LF15 NPY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 NPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 146,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner inner light cluster damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 128,379 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 128,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 104,533 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 29 Mar 2022 90,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,304 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Fail 12 Dec 2020 81,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,693 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ( INNER)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE PERISHED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TAILGATE DAMAGED (OFFSIDE)

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,627 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 39,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NPY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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