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LR15 PMY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,833 mi
Last recorded82,833 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 PMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,833 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 82,832 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))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Aug 2025 82,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Car failed basic emissions test, during full test car started overheating. emissions test stopped. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,308 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,081 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front wiper blades performance not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs lipped/worn

oil leak/s

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,838 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 36,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,794 miles

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

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

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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LR15 PMY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR15 PMY, 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 LR15 PMY registered?

LR15 PMY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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