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LF15 TXG

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,265 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front fog light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

front fog lights inoperative

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s disc excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2019 55,997 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & Lipped (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 TXG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

LF15 TXG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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