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MD15 VWB

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,376 mi
Last recorded105,376 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,376 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 100,317 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,281 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 95,281 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 85,604 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 75,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,812 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 38,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VWB 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

MD15 VWB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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