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GJ15 LKP

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 LKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 68,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,393 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 44,393 miles

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,058 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED ( CENTRE )

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

Fail 21 Jul 2022 37,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CENTRE ( PUNCTURE REPAIR ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED ( CENTRE )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 NAILS

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,746 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE ) /CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

Fail 22 Jul 2021 27,746 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE ) /CRACKING TREAD PATTERN

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,896 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE TYRE AROUND 3MM

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

OFFSIDE FRONT PUNCTURE REPAIR/AROUND 3MM / CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,633 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2018 10,257 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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GJ15 LKP is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ15 LKP, 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 GJ15 LKP registered?

GJ15 LKP is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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