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MM03 KER

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 KER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 85,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 85,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,137 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4, both sides, front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 73,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 R18, 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 66,506 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 60,382 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 41,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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MM03 KER is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM03 KER, 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 MM03 KER registered?

MM03 KER is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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