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RK15 ROU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 84,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2 - 2.5mm + Heavy Perishing + Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2 - 2.5mm + Heavy Perishing + Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,510 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check/ replace in 1500 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin check/replace in 1500 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,379 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm - cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm - cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres 3mm in centre,worn lower on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both at limit of wear (3.5.1g)

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 ROU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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