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DS65 CWJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,609 mi
Last recorded92,609 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS65 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,692 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,420 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,319 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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DS65 CWJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 DS65 CWJ, 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 DS65 CWJ registered?

DS65 CWJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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