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LY15 YFM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 YFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 145,922 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks all around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 133,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks all around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH INNER TREADS UNEVEN ALL AROUND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Small Cracks all around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,866 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 71,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 33,305 miles

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

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

handbrake low performance on drivers side

Fail 23 Mar 2019 33,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake low performance on drivers side

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,008 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 YFM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY15 YFM, 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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LY15 YFM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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