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RE15 XEM

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,566 mi
Last recorded76,566 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 XEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 72,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side all so low effort on off sid (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,280 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 62,280 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 61,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 51,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 51,203 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 41,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 34,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,729 miles

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

Spare tyre defective SOFT ()

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 XEM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

RE15 XEM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is RE15 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 XEM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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