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SM15 YXE

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 YXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,380 miles

Underside components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 41,380 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake travel

Rear Backbox heatshield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,327 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,375 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 YXE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

SM15 YXE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 July 2015.

Is SM15 YXE safe to buy?

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