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ML15 WLB

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 WLB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,230 miles

1 wheel nut missing from each wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 85,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

1 wheel nut missing from each wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

locking device missing o\s\r suspension arm locking device missing

Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,845 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,486 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear braking brake lever requires adjustment ,minimal reserve travel left in level lever

Rear parking brake only just met requirements service/adjustment required

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML15 WLB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 ML15 WLB, 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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ML15 WLB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2015.

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