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H16 JLX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,618 mi
Last recorded73,618 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 JLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,803 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

t.p.m.s light is on

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 47,739 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 47,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,990 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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H16 JLX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H16 JLX, 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 H16 JLX registered?

H16 JLX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is H16 JLX safe to buy?

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