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SP51 AFP

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 AFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged, perished on shoulders 2345/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 4mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2025 125,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged, perished on shoulders 2345/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 4mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 117,799 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 117,799 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,034 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SP51 AFP is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 SP51 AFP, 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 SP51 AFP registered?

SP51 AFP is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is SP51 AFP safe to buy?

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