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AW15 DFZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,548 mi
Last recorded74,548 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW15 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 69,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 56,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,428 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,131 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,916 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AROUND 3MM

Fail 25 Jun 2019 34,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AROUND 3MM

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,832 miles

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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AW15 DFZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 AW15 DFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW15 DFZ registered?

AW15 DFZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is AW15 DFZ safe to buy?

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