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LY15 OYB

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 OYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 54,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,719 miles

Bonnet damaged.

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,719 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 14,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,131 miles

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

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 OYB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYB, 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 LY15 OYB registered?

LY15 OYB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is LY15 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY15 OYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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