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SK15 VBE

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 VBE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 78,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 70,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,647 miles

TPM light on

handbrake high

Fail 6 Apr 2023 62,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

TPM light on

front fog lamps inop

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 57,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 45,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,104 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBE, 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 SK15 VBE registered?

SK15 VBE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is SK15 VBE safe to buy?

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