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DE52 KAZ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,188 mi
Last recorded163,188 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 163,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,734 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2023 153,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 149,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre has irregular stepped wear

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre splitting within tread area.

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

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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DE52 KAZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE52 KAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 KAZ registered?

DE52 KAZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is DE52 KAZ safe to buy?

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