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SK15 WEJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 WEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 62,997 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 62,997 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 57,855 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 57,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 39,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2020 31,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 7,057 miles

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 WEJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK15 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

SK15 WEJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is SK15 WEJ safe to buy?

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