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MR55 GMX

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,772 mi
Last recorded130,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 GMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 130,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 125,928 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 125,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,084 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 105,113 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 97,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 81,129 miles

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

Front Brake pads getting low

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,085 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 73,085 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,860 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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MR55 GMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MR55 GMX, 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 MR55 GMX registered?

MR55 GMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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