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SW15 NBK

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 NBK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,407 miles

Can't See Rear Brake Pads

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 70,143 miles

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

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

Can't See Rear Brake Pads

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 57,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 27,897 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking through tread pattern

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,306 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Fail 25 Jun 2019 20,306 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,059 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 NBK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 SW15 NBK, 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 SW15 NBK registered?

SW15 NBK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is SW15 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 NBK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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