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PL15 HEV

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,663 mi
Last recorded105,663 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 HEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 105,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,229 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 88,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,900 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 71,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 36,624 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 36,623 miles

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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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PL15 HEV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL15 HEV, 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

How do I check the history of PL15 HEV?

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What year was PL15 HEV registered?

PL15 HEV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2015.

Is PL15 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 HEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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