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DC15 EFX

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 EFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,647 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2022 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,993 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,818 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s on metal guaging into disc!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & on wear blocks ! 235/55r18h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 36,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DC15 EFX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DC15 EFX, 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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DC15 EFX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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