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R22 EDS

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 EDS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential / axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine oil below minimum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential / axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 79,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,781 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,303 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,550 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2019 82,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2018 66,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,406 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,617 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,617 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R22 EDS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R22 EDS, 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 R22 EDS registered?

R22 EDS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2015.

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