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SV15 RHK

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,076 mi
Last recorded122,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV15 RHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,076 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired by tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 105,850 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired by tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,884 miles

Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,851 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and n/s front tyres getting quite worn

Fail 26 Apr 2021 59,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and n/s front tyres getting quite worn

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,890 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,887 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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SV15 RHK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV15 RHK, 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 SV15 RHK registered?

SV15 RHK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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