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BJ15 XOW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 XOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,958 miles

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 14 Jul 2025 82,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,500 miles

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 2 Jul 2024 79,500 miles

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

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

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,599 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 XOW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

BJ15 XOW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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