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MD15 VWM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 127,954 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 127,592 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 121,139 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 115,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 115,494 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,806 miles

Coolant Below Minimum - Topped Up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread OK - Slight Wear On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS - Tyre Pressure

Fail 18 Dec 2023 113,806 miles

Coolant Below Minimum - Topped Up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread OK - Slight Wear On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS - Tyre Pressure

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,630 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Fail 10 Dec 2021 97,626 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level is very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,528 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 VWM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

MD15 VWM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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