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ML15 ZGN

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,588 mi
Last recorded111,588 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 ZGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 111,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 101,671 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,267 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 86,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,116 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 49,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 49,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 3 May 2018 46,161 miles

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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 ZGN 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 66.7%.

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 ZGN, 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 ML15 ZGN registered?

ML15 ZGN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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