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BN15 VMU

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,096 mi
Last recorded84,096 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,548 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 71,538 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,741 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 63,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 44,535 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 44,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,729 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,641 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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BN15 VMU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN15 VMU, 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 BN15 VMU registered?

BN15 VMU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2015.

Is BN15 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 VMU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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