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RK15 JSY

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,443 mi
Last recorded149,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 JSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 149,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 125,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 113,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,371 miles

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

Front fog lights also inoperable

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

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

TPMS displayed on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lights also inoperable

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

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

TPMS displayed on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,958 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,280 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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RK15 JSY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK15 JSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK15 JSY registered?

RK15 JSY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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