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RK15 NLU

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,346 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,853 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,970 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,777 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NLU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RK15 NLU, 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 RK15 NLU registered?

RK15 NLU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is RK15 NLU safe to buy?

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