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RV15 XVU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 XVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 109,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 97,310 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 97,301 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm also asymmetrical tyre fitted backwards (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,116 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 37,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 28,064 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,402 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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RV15 XVU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 RV15 XVU, 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 RV15 XVU registered?

RV15 XVU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is RV15 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 XVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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