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DS15 KGJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 KGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,894 miles

tpms light illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2024 75,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 39,282 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 28,861 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 28,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 18,496 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))

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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DS15 KGJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DS15 KGJ, 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 DS15 KGJ registered?

DS15 KGJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is DS15 KGJ safe to buy?

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