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AK15 ZHW

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ZHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 142,720 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 141,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diff has slight seepage

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 50,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 50,062 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK15 ZHW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 AK15 ZHW, 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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AK15 ZHW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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