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SM15 UGC

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,793 mi
Last recorded39,793 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 UGC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 25,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 19,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,200 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 19,195 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring to towbar (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring to towbar (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring to towbar (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 14,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,479 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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SM15 UGC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SM15 UGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM15 UGC registered?

SM15 UGC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2015.

Is SM15 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 UGC 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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