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LW51 LMW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 LMW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 61,532 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,854 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 55,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,766 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both lower arms corroding by bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both rear trailing arms bushes worn & debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,626 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 40,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,974 miles

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,791 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,177 miles

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

advise underguards arch covers sill covers plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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LW51 LMW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LW51 LMW, 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

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What year was LW51 LMW registered?

LW51 LMW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is LW51 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 LMW 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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