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R21 WAK

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,850 mi
Last recorded94,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 WAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 94,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,845 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded in a middle

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 68,449 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS LAMP ON

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,337 miles

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

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

TPMS lamp on. tyre pressures low

Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS lamp on. tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,375 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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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R21 WAK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R21 WAK, 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 R21 WAK registered?

R21 WAK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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