2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SA15 YUO
2015 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 72,872 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA15 YUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 72,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA15 YUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Sportage (SA15 YUO) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA15 YUO Mileage History
- 29/07/202236,832 mi
- 19/09/202349,686 mi+12,854 mi
- 23/10/202463,363 mi+13,677 mi
- 21/10/202572,871 mi+9,508 mi
- 21/10/202572,872 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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