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KU15 TYC

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,779 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tyre very worn - close to legal limit (recommend replacement)

offside front tyre worn/scrubbed off inside edge

offside rear parking brake slightly weak (out of balance)

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (smearing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

chips in front windscreen

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tyre very worn - close to legal limit (recommend replacement)

offside front tyre worn/scrubbed off inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,294 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated/split

parking brake weak (17%) - requires attention/tighten

Fail 19 Feb 2025 90,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn + starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn + starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,837 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,079 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,512 miles

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 1 Apr 2021 56,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 56,456 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,591 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,477 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,610 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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KU15 TYC 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 TYC, 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 KU15 TYC registered?

KU15 TYC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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