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RK15 NPE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 NPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,065 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 99,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 62,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,831 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus worn on inner edge (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm plus worn on inner edge (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nails in tread (235/55r18 ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside dots 4714 (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2020 61,831 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus worn on inner edge (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm plus worn on inner edge (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nails in tread (235/55r18 ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside dots 4714 (235/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 36,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 NPE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 RK15 NPE, 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 NPE registered?

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

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