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AX15 BWD

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,233 mi
Last recorded98,233 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 BWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,233 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts in tread not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm 225/60/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 88,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 79,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lips on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 70,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread and various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,674 miles

All tyres perished around tread

Pass 26 May 2020 48,341 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 37,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,314 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2018 24,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX15 BWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX15 BWD, 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 AX15 BWD registered?

AX15 BWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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