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VA15 HKU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 HKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 111,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,174 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS sensor damaged, rolling around inside tyre + light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,114 miles

Handbrake running out of reserve travel indicating adjustment required

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,377 miles

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places. Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,791 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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VA15 HKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA15 HKU, 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 VA15 HKU registered?

VA15 HKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2015.

Is VA15 HKU safe to buy?

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