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SK15 SBO

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,951 mi
Last recorded65,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 SBO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 65,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Aug 2025 58,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 19 Jul 2023 42,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 28,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 17 Aug 2018 14,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,479 miles

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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SK15 SBO 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 90.9%.

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 SK15 SBO, 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 SK15 SBO registered?

SK15 SBO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is SK15 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK15 SBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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