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RE15 SXC

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 SXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 86,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,998 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 74,240 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,597 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 46,578 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,635 miles

Nail in tyre

t.p.m.s on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,074 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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RE15 SXC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE15 SXC, 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 RE15 SXC registered?

RE15 SXC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2015.

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