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SO15 EFN

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,049 mi
Last recorded80,049 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,049 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 80,048 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,630 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 71,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,582 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 63,581 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,262 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 EFN is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 SO15 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

SO15 EFN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2015.

Is SO15 EFN safe to buy?

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