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MC15 XAU

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC15 XAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,725 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,524 miles

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

under cover panel has jagged edges

Fail 6 Apr 2024 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes binding on both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under cover panel has jagged edges

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,738 miles

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass taped on but clear view of rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,165 miles

Front engine cover fixings missing

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 65,133 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front engine cover fixings missing

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear corrosion on rear beam and all components

Pass 6 May 2021 58,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake has a lot of travel

Fail 23 Sep 2020 57,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,938 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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MC15 XAU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 MC15 XAU, 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 MC15 XAU registered?

MC15 XAU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2015.

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