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CV15 XCM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV15 XCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,956 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre split inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 72,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both n/s and o/s side repeater bulbs showing white light (orange coating off bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both front and rear brake readings on o/s low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both n/s and o/s rear indicator bulbs showing white light (orange coating off bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre split inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,236 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,443 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,579 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2019 20,067 miles

parking brake has only just met mot standards on roller brake test, system may require adjustment or repair

parking brake lever has little reserve tvravel

Pass 6 Sep 2018 7,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 5,168 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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CV15 XCM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 CV15 XCM, 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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CV15 XCM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 April 2015.

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