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SC15 SVD

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 SVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,827 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 73,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 9 Nov 2023 69,189 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,298 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,330 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,024 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 26,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC15 SVD 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 76.9%.

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 SC15 SVD, 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 SC15 SVD registered?

SC15 SVD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is SC15 SVD safe to buy?

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