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SM15 LSX

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 LSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Unit Missing

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges From Missing Fog Lamp (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Unit Missing

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 62,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,190 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM15 LSX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM15 LSX, 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 SM15 LSX registered?

SM15 LSX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is SM15 LSX safe to buy?

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