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SK15 LVE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 LVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 60,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mark on fuel tank possible leak but not actively leaking - advise monitor and repair if required

Fail 3 Feb 2023 44,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mark on fuel tank possible leak but not actively leaking - advise monitor and repair if required

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,714 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,131 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall, no cords showing. (215/70 R16 100H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 31,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers are torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear brakes excessively fluctuating, possibly down to corrosion on discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front and rear pads quite obviously below 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn and quite heavily corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall, no cords showing. (215/70 R16 100H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake showing signs of binding / overheating at some point (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 20,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 14,406 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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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SK15 LVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SK15 LVE, 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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SK15 LVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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