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SO15 EFD

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO15 EFD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,878 miles

Drive belt is oil contaminated

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 29,766 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,569 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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SO15 EFD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO15 EFD, 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 SO15 EFD registered?

SO15 EFD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2015.

Is SO15 EFD safe to buy?

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