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DC65 DWN

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,206 mi
Last recorded83,206 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 DWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,206 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 83,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspention arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 55,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 49,744 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 41,485 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 41,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,081 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 39,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,236 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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DC65 DWN is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DC65 DWN, 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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DC65 DWN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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