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NL15 UFV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

142,879 mi
Last recorded142,879 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 UFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 142,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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 1.6mm remaining on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,908 miles

Central Front Secondary bonnet catch not operating.

Central Rear Upper Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Coolant just above minimum level

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 109,908 miles

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

Central Front Secondary bonnet catch not operating.

Central Rear Upper Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Coolant just above minimum level

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,919 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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NL15 UFV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White 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 NL15 UFV, 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 NL15 UFV registered?

NL15 UFV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2015.

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