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S17 MAA

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,873 mi
Last recorded79,873 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MAA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 79,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

tyre pressure lamp indicating tyre pressures

Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,231 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,109 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,371 miles

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

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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S17 MAA is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S17 MAA, 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 S17 MAA registered?

S17 MAA is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is S17 MAA safe to buy?

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