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RF15 HPK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,879 mi
Last recorded96,879 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF15 HPK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,879 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Rear view camera partially obscures the "5" on number plate

Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OF INNER TRACK ROD TO RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Sensor missing from wheel- standard valve fitted (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Rear view camera partially obscures the "5" on number plate

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 6 Nov 2024 88,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear camera slightly encroaching rear registration plate

Fail 5 Nov 2024 88,388 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin No 1 injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake effort excessively low

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

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

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

Rear camera slightly encroaching rear registration plate

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,611 miles

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

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

Rear camera slightly encroaching over rear registration plate

Undertray not fully secure Damaged N/S/F (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,927 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure Engine under tray missing fixings and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Floor undertray broken and flapping partly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tpm light on

Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on RH lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light SRS permanently on (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning light permanently on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between tread blocks to deep level (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure Engine under tray missing fixings and split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Floor undertray broken and flapping partly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,365 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side wing slightly damage

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tracking adjusting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,442 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,095 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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RF15 HPK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RF15 HPK, 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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RF15 HPK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2015.

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