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EF15 MFZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 MFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 68,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,934 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,442 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,231 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,231 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,155 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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EF15 MFZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 EF15 MFZ, 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 EF15 MFZ registered?

EF15 MFZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2015.

Is EF15 MFZ safe to buy?

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