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EJ15 VCY

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ15 VCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 80,216 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder, unable to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,363 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall small damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,635 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 41,848 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 37,320 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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EJ15 VCY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ15 VCY, 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 EJ15 VCY registered?

EJ15 VCY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2015.

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