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SB15 KAU

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,993 mi
Last recorded109,993 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,663 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 91,662 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 87,221 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,373 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,104 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,102 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 1 May 2019 46,922 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 28,828 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 28,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KAU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

SB15 KAU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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