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RK15 PPV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 PPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025
Fail 2 Sep 2025 97,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,807 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 88,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 72,490 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 72,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,255 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 53,252 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 40,244 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 40,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,073 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 PPV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

RK15 PPV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 April 2015.

Is RK15 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK15 PPV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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