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RV15 XXB

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,704 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 225-60-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 102,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 225-60-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,590 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 57,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,663 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,663 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,180 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 XXB 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 XXB, 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 RV15 XXB registered?

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

Is RV15 XXB safe to buy?

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