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BC15 KYW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,538 mi
Last recorded59,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 KYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,538 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,975 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jul 2024 55,871 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 51,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,246 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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BC15 KYW 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 80%.

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 BC15 KYW, 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 BC15 KYW registered?

BC15 KYW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BC15 KYW safe to buy?

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