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V4 GCW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,851 mi
Last recorded75,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 GCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

some steering and suspension, bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Jun 2026 75,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

some steering and suspension, bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,043 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 5 Feb 2025 67,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 35,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just within prescribed limit,strongly advise replacing. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit barely legal approx 1.8mm.235/55/18 100H.strongly advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 100H. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes appear to be getting low,cannot get adequate view with wheel on.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just within prescribed limit,strongly advise replacing. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit barely legal approx 1.8mm.235/55/18 100H.strongly advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 100H. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes appear to be getting low,cannot get adequate view with wheel on.

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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V4 GCW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 V4 GCW, 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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V4 GCW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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