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RV15 XWZ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 XWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 76,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,101 miles

Centre heatshield missing

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 28,891 miles

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

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

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 XWZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV15 XWZ, 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

How do I check the history of RV15 XWZ?

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What year was RV15 XWZ registered?

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

Is RV15 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 XWZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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