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RK15 MHZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 MHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

engine oil close to minimum

Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,415 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure warning light illuminated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,016 miles

tpms light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield detached

tpms light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,492 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,492 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,606 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 MHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHZ, 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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RK15 MHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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