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AU15 KOW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,832 mi
Last recorded115,832 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 KOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 115,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 115,831 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,646 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 98,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,221 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 84,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,826 miles

small stone chip offside front screen

Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on windscreen inside zone A but not seriously affecting view of road

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 30,899 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (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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AU15 KOW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU15 KOW, 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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What year was AU15 KOW registered?

AU15 KOW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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