MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion
rear wiper defective
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
rear wiper defective
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear wiper blade defective
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear wiper blade defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake discs corroded.
Rear Trailing arm bushes splitting.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD15 ELW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MD15 ELW, 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 MD15 ELW registered?
MD15 ELW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2015.
Is MD15 ELW safe to buy?
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