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HK15 UWL

2015 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK15 UWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,755 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2025 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,394 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,394 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2023 65,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 65,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,204 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,347 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the main fixing bolt has play and looks insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

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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HK15 UWL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK15 UWL, 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 HK15 UWL registered?

HK15 UWL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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