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BV15 UTK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UTK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,721 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 76,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,658 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 58,539 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 58,539 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,468 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,920 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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BV15 UTK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV15 UTK, 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 BV15 UTK registered?

BV15 UTK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is BV15 UTK safe to buy?

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