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PX15 VYW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX15 VYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion disc inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 103,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion disc inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,933 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 72,933 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 58,377 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 46,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 31,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,584 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 23,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PX15 VYW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX15 VYW, 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 PX15 VYW registered?

PX15 VYW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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