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DE15 OZJ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,871 mi
Last recorded196,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 OZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 196,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 187,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 172,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 172,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded + lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 85% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 156,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 133,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,817 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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DE15 OZJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE15 OZJ, 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 DE15 OZJ registered?

DE15 OZJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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