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MA15 VSE

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 VSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

travel on parking brake lever

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

both front tyres worn low

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,985 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2024 63,985 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,496 miles

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

Front Tyres worn low and deteriorated

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge/perished/cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2021 46,963 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 46,963 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

TPMS warning active

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,482 miles

t p m light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,171 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2019 32,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 60 17 99h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

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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MA15 VSE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MA15 VSE, 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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MA15 VSE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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