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EJ65 HWT

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ65 HWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,362 miles

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

Tpms Illuminated

Fail 19 Jan 2026 96,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,379 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 56,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,149 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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EJ65 HWT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 EJ65 HWT, 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 EJ65 HWT registered?

EJ65 HWT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2015.

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