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RO15 JSV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 JSV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,473 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 79,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm & nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm & screw in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,911 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.38mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm & nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm & screw in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,275 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.51mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.31mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 36,414 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,053 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 33,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,655 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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RO15 JSV 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 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 RO15 JSV, 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 RO15 JSV registered?

RO15 JSV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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