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SL15 VHV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 VHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,198 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 22,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SL15 VHV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL15 VHV, 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 SL15 VHV registered?

SL15 VHV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SL15 VHV safe to buy?

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