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SO15 VMM

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO15 VMM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,421 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 78,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,956 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 VMM 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 SO15 VMM, 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 SO15 VMM registered?

SO15 VMM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is SO15 VMM safe to buy?

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