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AK65 UAS

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 UAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 83,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,495 miles

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

TPMS warning light is on

Fail 2 Dec 2023 75,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed high CO reading, high Lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a hole in exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning light is on

Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,651 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,928 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,928 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AK65 UAS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AK65 UAS, 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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AK65 UAS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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