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SP15 UPJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,408 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,802 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 59,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,382 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 33,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,162 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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SP15 UPJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SP15 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP15 UPJ registered?

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

Is SP15 UPJ safe to buy?

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