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V5 SWW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,684 mi
Last recorded77,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 SWW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 62,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 43,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 41,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,220 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 33,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,523 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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V5 SWW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V5 SWW, 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 V5 SWW registered?

V5 SWW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2015.

Is V5 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 SWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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