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LP15 SZW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP15 SZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 148,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 148,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,638 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 118,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,465 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 100,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,439 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,208 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 14,823 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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LP15 SZW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White 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 LP15 SZW, 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 LP15 SZW registered?

LP15 SZW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2015.

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