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KY15 KUC

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,790 mi
Last recorded132,790 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 KUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,790 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 132,790 miles

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

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 120,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,790 miles

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

Handbrake long

Pass 4 May 2023 95,096 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear

Handbrake long

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 79,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,454 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear

Handbrake long

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front and rear

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,515 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 36,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KY15 KUC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 KY15 KUC, 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 KY15 KUC registered?

KY15 KUC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2015.

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