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VUI 4823

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 4823
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 52,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 5 Sep 2022 45,879 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 45,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,671 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 33,650 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,548 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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VUI 4823 is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,700cc 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 VUI 4823, 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

How do I check the history of VUI 4823?

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What year was VUI 4823 registered?

VUI 4823 is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is VUI 4823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 4823 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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