2015 Kia Sportage · 71,813 MOT tests
2015 Kia Sportage reliability
2015 Kia Sportages fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 Sportage years (71,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 64,726
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 71,813
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9.7% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres7.5%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Suspension2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Steering0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.62%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.12%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.68%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.18%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.96%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.03%)
Other years
Every Kia Sportage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Sportage reliable?
2015 Kia Sportages fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 Sportage years (71,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.96% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Kia Sportage shows 64,726 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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