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LF15 TYG

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,194 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to low oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush split, coming away from arm and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush split, coming away from arm and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Cannot check front wipers

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split and worn but not excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and tyre at 2mm 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split and worn but not excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and tyre at 2mm 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured and unrepairable 215 70 16 ()

Oil level below minimum mark

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

TPMS light on

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,303 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 33,220 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 TYG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

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