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125,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake performance indicates adjustment required at rear
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Coolant level low
Handbrake performance indicates adjustment required at rear
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
bonnet secondary catch/latch seized
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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SM15 XCS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 XCS, 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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How do I check the history of SM15 XCS?
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What year was SM15 XCS registered?
SM15 XCS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2015.
Is SM15 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM15 XCS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM15 XCS have outstanding finance?
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