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SM15 USF

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,816 mi
Last recorded41,816 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 USF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,816 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 41,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,292 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 30,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wiper smearing

handbrake lever near the end of its travel

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,193 miles

Offside Front Wiper rubber torn.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 27,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wiper rubber torn.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,679 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 USF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

SM15 USF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is SM15 USF safe to buy?

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