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MA15 SMX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 SMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 70,384 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 70,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,978 miles

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,978 miles

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

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield above 'Rear silencer' missing.

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front TPMS sensor missing

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

TPMS Light illuminated.

Pass 3 May 2023 50,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

offside rear tyre heavily cracked,perished and splitting. advise replace

Pass 30 Apr 2022 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S Indicates low pressure

Pass 1 May 2021 35,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS lamp on

Fail 30 Apr 2021 35,490 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 7 May 2020 27,931 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

tpms light on

Fail 7 May 2020 27,931 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MA15 SMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 MA15 SMX, 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 MA15 SMX registered?

MA15 SMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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