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C8 YLY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 YLY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,821 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,352 miles

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

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

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 on limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,867 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

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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C8 YLY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C8 YLY, 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 C8 YLY registered?

C8 YLY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is C8 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 YLY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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