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ML15 NRF

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 NRF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,338 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 99,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,241 miles

Nearside Front slight damage panel

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,055 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,660 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner outer edge 235/55/18

Front brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Rear indicator slight white

Offside Rear indicator slight white

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 33,064 miles

Engine cover and under tray obscuring some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on edge. Down to second grade of rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on edge. Down to second grade of rubber (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 33,064 miles

Engine cover and under tray obscuring some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on edge. Down to second grade of rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on edge. Down to second grade of rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ML15 NRF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML15 NRF, 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 ML15 NRF registered?

ML15 NRF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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