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MD09 ALE

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD09 ALE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 78,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 76,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,553 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 2 May 2023 72,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 69,207 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs slightly corroded on edges . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 67,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 67,034 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,788 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,036 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 41,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center seatbelt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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MD09 ALE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD09 ALE, 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 MD09 ALE registered?

MD09 ALE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2015.

Is MD09 ALE safe to buy?

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