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RF15 EUX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF15 EUX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,102 miles

Handbrake Adjustment

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,377 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 81,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel is high

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,769 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 28,769 miles

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

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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RF15 EUX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF15 EUX, 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 RF15 EUX registered?

RF15 EUX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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