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DC15 XSV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 XSV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 86,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,557 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 72,556 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,762 miles

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 18 Aug 2021 43,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 43,526 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 39,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,622 miles

no emissions detected

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 XSV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White 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 DC15 XSV, 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 DC15 XSV registered?

DC15 XSV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2015.

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