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DC51 EFC

2015 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 EFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 100,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,515 miles

front discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 82,646 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,527 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 X WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,543 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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DC51 EFC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 DC51 EFC, 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 DC51 EFC registered?

DC51 EFC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2015.

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