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LV15 FWD

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,352 mi
Last recorded77,352 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV15 FWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 77,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,797 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 69,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,632 miles

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NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS ( TREAD PATTERN )

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS ( TREAD PATTERN )

Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ( OUTER EDGE )

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 32,485 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,978 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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LV15 FWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 LV15 FWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV15 FWD?

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What year was LV15 FWD registered?

LV15 FWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is LV15 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV15 FWD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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