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SW15 GXM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,950 mi
Last recorded30,950 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 GXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 30,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 30,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 28,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 28,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 26,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 19,540 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 16,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 13,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,608 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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SW15 GXM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW15 GXM, 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 SW15 GXM registered?

SW15 GXM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is SW15 GXM safe to buy?

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