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MR05 LAC

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 LAC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,575 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 72,888 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 72,888 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 63,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,081 miles

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

Offside Front driver door strap broken

Fail 2 Aug 2022 44,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front driver door strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,700 miles

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 14,999 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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MR05 LAC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MR05 LAC, 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 MR05 LAC registered?

MR05 LAC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is MR05 LAC safe to buy?

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