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N88 NLR

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,072 mi
Last recorded86,072 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 NLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,749 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,832 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS illuminated

Under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,772 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres tread perished on edges & small cuts in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2019 27,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 21,197 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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N88 NLR is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N88 NLR, 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 N88 NLR registered?

N88 NLR is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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