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MX15 YVL

2015 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX15 YVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield rattling / still secure / advise repair

Rear wiper split / advise replacement

Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,603 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both [slight] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres castlelated

Fail 25 Jun 2025 71,603 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both [slight] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres castlelated

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,677 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 55,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2021 48,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,817 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 35,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,791 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MX15 YVL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MX15 YVL, 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 MX15 YVL registered?

MX15 YVL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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