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KE15 XAL

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE15 XAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (235/55x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

coolant level low

front fog lights not working

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 7 Oct 2025 87,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (235/55x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

coolant level low

front fog lights not working

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,385 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,444 miles

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

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,350 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,476 miles

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

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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KE15 XAL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KE15 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE15 XAL registered?

KE15 XAL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2015.

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