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A15 XLP

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 43,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,092 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 25,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 26,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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A15 XLP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 A15 XLP, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A15 XLP registered?

A15 XLP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is A15 XLP safe to buy?

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