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SM15 UGO

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 UGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 80,959 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inopeative

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 79,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inopeative

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,971 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 77,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nsf tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 74,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,458 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 52,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 May 2019 43,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,712 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 UGO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White 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 SM15 UGO, 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 SM15 UGO registered?

SM15 UGO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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