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DL15 VVU

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL15 VVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,114 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded incomplete

Fail 16 Nov 2024 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded incomplete

Pass 11 Nov 2023 70,661 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,097 miles

Parking brake lever needs adjustment, slightly to much freeplay.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 24,920 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 17,499 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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DL15 VVU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DL15 VVU, 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 DL15 VVU registered?

DL15 VVU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2015.

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