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RE15 YPA

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,327 mi
Last recorded124,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 YPA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 124,327 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,584 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,584 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,558 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 102,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,402 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,351 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,121 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside door and wing damaged

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

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 YPA is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

RE15 YPA is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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