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BT15 TBV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,827 mi
Last recorded46,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 TBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 31,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 31,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt locking device missing (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/70-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look low wheel removal required to verify both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 12 Oct 2020 27,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative was 18 psi inflated but light still on needs reset (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/70-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look low wheel removal required to verify both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,431 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 22,422 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,955 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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BT15 TBV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 BT15 TBV, 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 BT15 TBV registered?

BT15 TBV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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