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K888 SCX

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,670 mi
Last recorded128,670 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 SCX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,670 miles

Central Front radiator support bracket slightly deformed

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to test

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,137 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 78,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 67,729 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 67,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,455 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 59,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,707 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cut(20mm)

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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K888 SCX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K888 SCX, 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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K888 SCX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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