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AK15 ZHY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ZHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 1918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 4017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning light on

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,862 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 71,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,414 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,634 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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AK15 ZHY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK15 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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