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KN15 VJM

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,738 mi
Last recorded54,738 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN15 VJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 54,738 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,556 miles

tyre light on

Fail 22 Nov 2024 50,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyre light on

Pass 18 Nov 2023 44,336 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 44,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake high and effort poorer to o/sr

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,387 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 30,387 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working NSF and OSF both are inoperative. (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel light on (gauge reading below empty)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,468 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,421 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 16,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

undertray fitted

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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KN15 VJM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KN15 VJM, 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 KN15 VJM registered?

KN15 VJM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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