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DG15 VMK

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,303 mi
Last recorded113,303 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 VMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 102,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 94,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 79,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,960 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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DG15 VMK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 DG15 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

DG15 VMK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is DG15 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG15 VMK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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