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SC15 YCZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,029 miles

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 23 Jun 2025 105,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F washer jet is not working, but offside jetis sufficient to clear the windscreen effectively

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has limited travel left - requires adjustment or repair

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,080 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet is not working, but offside windscreen washer jet sufficient to clear windscreen effectively

offside rear parking brake performance lower than near rear n/s/r 225kg locked o/s/r 135kg no lock

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet is not working, but enough fluid is provided from the O/S to effectively clear the windscreen.

Fail 23 Jun 2023 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Washer jet is not working, but enough fluid is provided from the O/S to effectively clear the windscreen.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 71,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,643 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,221 miles

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

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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SC15 YCZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC15 YCZ, 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 SC15 YCZ registered?

SC15 YCZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2015.

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