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DG03 EBG

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EBG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm vary poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 60,676 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 47,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 36,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads below min (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

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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DG03 EBG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG03 EBG, 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 DG03 EBG registered?

DG03 EBG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is DG03 EBG safe to buy?

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