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GU15 OBS

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 OBS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 153,496 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 150,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 145,525 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 145,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 130,572 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp will not work when headlamps are on dipped beam. (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,522 miles

coolant low

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated/poor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake pads low (border line pass)

Fail 6 Jan 2021 89,522 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

coolant low

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated/poor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake pads low (border line pass)

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,742 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,463 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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GU15 OBS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU15 OBS, 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 GU15 OBS registered?

GU15 OBS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is GU15 OBS safe to buy?

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