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LM15 XSK

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM15 XSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,498 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 99,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,386 miles

Front engine oil level on minimum mark on dip stick ?

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,526 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,927 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner edge but not through to the cords

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 30,927 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner edge but not through to the cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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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LM15 XSK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM15 XSK, 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 LM15 XSK registered?

LM15 XSK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is LM15 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM15 XSK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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