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BF15 TKZ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 TKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,143 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,028 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits / outer side wall kerb damaged / scuffed up 225 / 60 / 17

slight play / wear developing in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,931 miles

rear brake discs corroded on edges / signs of rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

tpms is on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,500 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers out of water (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front brake discs becoming worn / slightly lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,177 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

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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BF15 TKZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF15 TKZ, 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 BF15 TKZ registered?

BF15 TKZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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