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DF15 SDY

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,782 mi
Last recorded141,782 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 SDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,877 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 132,721 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,181 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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DF15 SDY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF15 SDY, 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 DF15 SDY registered?

DF15 SDY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is DF15 SDY safe to buy?

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