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KU15 NSO

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,557 mi
Last recorded90,557 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 NSO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,557 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 90,555 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 87,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 76,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 68,548 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 68,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 58,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 49,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 33,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,333 miles

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 22,333 miles

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split & Smearing (3.4 (b) (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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KU15 NSO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KU15 NSO, 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 KU15 NSO registered?

KU15 NSO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 June 2015.

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The MOT history for KU15 NSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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