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EA15 JWM

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,957 mi
Last recorded38,957 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 JWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 34,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 30,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Reset aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,643 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 27,609 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F Tyre incorrect aspect ratio. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R18 Outer edge worn with minor cracks in the rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R18 Outer edge worn with minor cracks in the rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 20,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,650 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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EA15 JWM 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 76.9%.

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 EA15 JWM, 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 EA15 JWM registered?

EA15 JWM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2015.

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