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KW15 GWC

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,265 mi
Last recorded91,265 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW15 GWC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Fail 29 May 2026 91,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 27 May 2025 82,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,103 miles

Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 73,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 63,296 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 63,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 59,246 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,866 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 40,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2020 40,451 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2019 33,658 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 24,746 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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KW15 GWC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KW15 GWC, 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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KW15 GWC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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