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LS15 BAV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS15 BAV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,497 miles

Battery positive terminal loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 88,497 miles

Battery positive terminal loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2025 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched bent mounting bracket causing stretching and fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched bent mounting bracket causing stretching and fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,571 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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LS15 BAV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 LS15 BAV, 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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LS15 BAV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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