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W999 WEL

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,619 mi
Last recorded83,619 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 WEL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,619 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 83,619 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 78,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 78,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 74,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 66,848 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 56,113 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 32,923 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread.

Fail 3 May 2018 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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W999 WEL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 W999 WEL, 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 W999 WEL registered?

W999 WEL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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The MOT history for W999 WEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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