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MW15 MGV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 MGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing already has x2 puncture repairs, large nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2256017 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 71,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing already has x2 puncture repairs, large nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2256017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 65,401 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 59,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,978 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 46,975 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust backbox has rust hole exhaust gases leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 15,912 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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MW15 MGV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MW15 MGV, 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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MW15 MGV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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