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GV15 VBZ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 VBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 85,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 85,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 84,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,346 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,923 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,243 miles

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2019 26,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,950 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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GV15 VBZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV15 VBZ, 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 GV15 VBZ registered?

GV15 VBZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2015.

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