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88 SXC

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 SXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 86,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,516 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 63,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,262 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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88 SXC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 88 SXC, 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 88 SXC registered?

88 SXC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2015.

Is 88 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 SXC 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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