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BJ15 LWC

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LWC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 69,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 63,627 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 57,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 52,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 46,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 May 2020 36,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2019 31,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LWC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ15 LWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ15 LWC registered?

BJ15 LWC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2015.

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