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LY15 BVM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 BVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 62,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 58,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 53,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 47,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 40,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 40,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 37,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 27,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,960 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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LY15 BVM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY15 BVM, 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 LY15 BVM registered?

LY15 BVM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2015.

Is LY15 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY15 BVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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