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SB15 EEP

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 EEP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,303 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 67,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,119 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,119 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 55,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,975 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms warning light is on

Fail 12 Mar 2020 51,975 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms warning light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 44,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,292 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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SB15 EEP is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB15 EEP, 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 SB15 EEP registered?

SB15 EEP is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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