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BJ65 YCL

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,005 mi
Last recorded76,005 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 YCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 75,993 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 68,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,356 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,715 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,845 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,143 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,057 miles

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

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

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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BJ65 YCL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ65 YCL, 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 BJ65 YCL registered?

BJ65 YCL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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