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MK15 PFF

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 PFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,263 miles

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 1 Dec 2025 93,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2025 93,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2025 88,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Some oil residue around the oil sump / higher on the engine. Will need further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 88,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Levels at 40% minimum levels 20% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Some oil residue around the oil sump / higher on the engine. Will need further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 88,388 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake too high (1.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread low

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,386 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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MK15 PFF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MK15 PFF, 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 MK15 PFF registered?

MK15 PFF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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