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BJ15 LTX

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,321 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 81,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,336 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 67,336 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,222 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 59,222 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2022 50,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,584 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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BJ15 LTX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BJ15 LTX, 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 BJ15 LTX registered?

BJ15 LTX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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