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GU15 VBJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,748 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,296 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 21,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,897 miles

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

emissions where too clean to register.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 18,896 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions where too clean to register.

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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GU15 VBJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU15 VBJ, 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 GU15 VBJ registered?

GU15 VBJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is GU15 VBJ safe to buy?

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