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KM15 VMV

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,022 mi
Last recorded147,022 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM15 VMV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 147,022 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2026 147,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2025 126,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,971 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 71,819 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone A of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM15 VMV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 KM15 VMV, 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 KM15 VMV registered?

KM15 VMV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is KM15 VMV safe to buy?

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