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SP15 UPB

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 UPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,270 miles

Front Exhaust Flange's Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clutch Master Pipe Corroded At Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame + Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust Flange's Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clutch Master Pipe Corroded At Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / scored / signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn / Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting / Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame + Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Close To No Reserve Travel (1.2.1 (c))

TPMS Light on Dash

Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,479 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,477 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,268 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 79,267 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 68,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 58,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,225 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,912 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP15 UPB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 SP15 UPB, 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 SP15 UPB registered?

SP15 UPB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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