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DG15 KYF

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 KYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 101,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,994 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 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,994 miles

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

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 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,100 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,100 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,002 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure monitoring light on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG15 KYF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG15 KYF, 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 DG15 KYF registered?

DG15 KYF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is DG15 KYF safe to buy?

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