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MK15 VTZ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 84,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor not fitted (5.2.3 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,811 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Aug 2021 36,811 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,727 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,320 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking on tread due to age

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 25,371 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 18,447 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 VTZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

MK15 VTZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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