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KT15 VBU

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT15 VBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,793 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,947 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,300 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,298 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,146 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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KT15 VBU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KT15 VBU, 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 KT15 VBU registered?

KT15 VBU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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