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DF15 ZKZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 ZKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,627 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 79,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,633 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2018 25,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 25,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZKZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 DF15 ZKZ, 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 DF15 ZKZ registered?

DF15 ZKZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is DF15 ZKZ safe to buy?

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