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PK15 VTJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 VTJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,346 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,850 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 covered.

Fail 11 Jul 2025 67,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever very little reserve travel.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 covered.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,424 miles

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

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm, bald on inner edge and perishing. 215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm and perishing. 215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, bald on inner edge and perishing. 215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Seats.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 50,574 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 43,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 33,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 215/70/16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 6,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 6,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 VTJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTJ, 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 PK15 VTJ registered?

PK15 VTJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is PK15 VTJ safe to buy?

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