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VE15 RKF

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,758 mi
Last recorded91,758 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 RKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,758 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 91,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO LOW ON TREAD 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,940 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 64,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,336 miles

Front fog lights not working

Fail 29 Jul 2021 56,336 miles

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 50,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,907 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 41,907 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 31,372 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 31,372 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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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VE15 RKF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VE15 RKF, 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 VE15 RKF registered?

VE15 RKF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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