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MD15 PVW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,700 mi
Last recorded83,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD15 PVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 83,696 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 58,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 58,391 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 51,709 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 51,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch faulty (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,242 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,367 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 20,574 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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MD15 PVW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD15 PVW, 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 MD15 PVW registered?

MD15 PVW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2015.

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