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PK15 KBV

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 KBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 98,273 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 98,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,506 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,506 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 51,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 46,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,801 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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PK15 KBV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 PK15 KBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK15 KBV registered?

PK15 KBV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is PK15 KBV safe to buy?

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