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NL15 VUC

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 VUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2026 112,026 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,892 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 H - VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT !! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 90,914 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative FLASHING INDICATES FAULT IN SYSTEM (5.2.3 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 H - VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT !! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,748 miles

Nearside Outer Sill / Step Damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2023 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill / Step Damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,788 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 55,291 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2020 46,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2018 30,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,274 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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NL15 VUC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL15 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

NL15 VUC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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